Coalition Mission The mission of The Colorado Coalition for the Homeless is to work collaboratively toward the prevention of homelessness and the creation of lasting solutions for homeless and at-risk families, children and individuals throughout Colorado.
The Coalition advocates for and provides a continuum of housing and a variety of services to improve the health, well being and stability of those it serves.
Our Philosophy of Service We believe all people have the right to adequate housing and healthcare.
We work to remove the barriers that restrict access to these rights.
Society benefits when adequate housing and healthcare are available to everyone.
We create lasting solutions to homelessness by: 1.
Honoring the inherent dignity of those we serve, affirming their capabilities and fostering their hope that a better life is possible; 2.
Building strong, caring communities through the integration of housing, healthcare and supportive services; 3.
Advocating for social equity and challenging the status quo on behalf of the individuals and families we serve; 4.
Achieving excellence through continuous quality assurance, innovation and professional development; and 5.
Using resources judiciously and effectively.
Job Summary Ft.
Lyon is designed to provide effective and comprehensive services to those who are homeless at at-risk of homelessness in an effort to end their cycle of homelessness and promote health, wellbeing and active citizenship.
These supports include direct access to housing with enhanced services including education, vocation and job training opportunities, co-occurring behavior health and primary healthcare, acquisition of income, benefits and entitlements.
The program staff works as a team to ensure a continuity of care.
Provides and supervises safety and security of staff, consumers and Coalition property, specifically at the Fort Lyon location.
Essential Job Functions 1.
Conducts regularly scheduled inspections of designated Fort Lyon Program and Residential worksites to promote a safe environment.
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Assists other Fort Lyon staff in assessing potentially dangerous situations and intervenes to prevent situations from escalating into violence.
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Escorts staff to their cars and other appropriate locations, as needed, to ensure safety.
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Develops and monitors compliance with safety procedures.
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Maintains availability to assist staff in crises that may require physical interventions.
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Contacts and assists (if appropriate or requested) law enforcement agencies and emergency health care services as required and/or requested.
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Completes an incident report of every event in which physical action is taken in response to a consumer or staff incident.
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Acts as the primary contact for the intrusion alarms company.
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Provides training to new staff on safety issues.
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Ensures that the intrusion alarms are activated and properly working.
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Maintains a work environment that is marked by respect for others; that values inclusiveness and builds workforce diversity; and that fosters cooperation and teamwork.
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Performs other duties as assigned by management.
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Flexible work schedule including overnight shifts.
Education and Work Experience 1.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Three years security experience.
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Supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1.
Knowledge, experience, competence and sensitivity to working with homeless and disadvantaged persons.
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Skill in oral and written communications.
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Skill in intervention techniques to de-escalate potentially disruptive/dangerous situations.
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Skill in proactively identifying areas of high risk and in developing strategies that will minimize or eliminate those risks.
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Able to assess potentially disruptive and/or dangerous situations and to take appropriate actions in a manner that will promote a safe environment.
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Able to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary staff and to function effectively…