Safety Coordinator/Residential Aide

Title:                   Safety Coordinator/Residential Aide
Unit:                   Atlas HOPE Program 
Salary:                $31.87 to $35.71 [Approximately $58,000 - $65,000 annually]
Reports to:         Program Director, Community Navigation
Status:                Full Time; Regular Non-Exempt
Location:            Bronx, NY 10451
Days/Hours:  Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Evenings as needed
 

Organization Overview 

The Fortune Society Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 54 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with an $80 million annual budget and approximately 600 staff. We anticipate continued growth both in size and in depth of service, with a dual mission encompassing advocacy and service. Our services have expanded to include a broad range of programs such as employment, education, alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum, benefits assistance, care management, HIV services, food and nutrition programs, and arts programs. Fortune serves approximately 13,000 people a year. 

Position Overview: 

Under the direction of the Community Navigation Program Director, the Safety Coordinator is responsible for implementing safety protocols, assisting with safety planning for participants, staff, and guests. This role involves direct and indirect contact with participants, developing safety plans, and practicing violence interruption. The candidate must have experience, knowledge, or understanding of trauma-informed approaches. The candidate will learn and apply Cognitive-Based Interventions and program curriculum to effectively navigate challenges presented by participants, staff, and guests.  

Mission and Fit 

The Safety Coordinator must embody the values and mission of the Fortune Society. This includes meeting our participants where they are, demonstrating our values through compassion and understanding, and affirming that none of us should be measured against the worst things we have done. 

Attention to Detail 

The Safety Coordinator must demonstrate strong competency in developing systems and processes to organize information and track work progress. They must consistently perform tasks in a conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable manner. The candidate should have the ability to recognize trends, identify inconsistencies, and focus on critical details. They must also be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. 

Collaboration 

The Safety Coordinator collaborates to ensure necessary coverage is provided and support is offered to program participants. Additionally, they will need to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, in addition to ensuring individuals at the site accept the safety protocols that have been outlined. 

Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills  

The Safety Coordinator must have sound decision-making skills to assess potential threats within the programming space and threats involving participants. They will be called upon to assess safety-related issues and develop recommendations based on their observations in collaboration with the Safety Coordinator.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and implement safety protocols across all program activities and locations, ensuring the safety measures align with program curriculum and standard operating procedures 

• Develop and support the implementation of participant safety plans in collaboration with program leadership and staff.