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Safety Coordinator
Evidence Based AssociatesBronx, NY, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Oct 2025
💰 $50,000/yr
About the role
Safety Coordinator
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Safety Coordinator Supervisor, 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 use Cognitive Based Interventions and program curriculum when navigating challenges presented with participants, staff and guests.
Mission, Culture 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 program 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
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Safety Coordinator Supervisor, 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 use Cognitive Based Interventions and program curriculum when navigating challenges presented with participants, staff and guests.
Mission, Culture 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 program 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 safety protocols across the Atlas HOPE Program, ensuring that safety measures align with curriculum;
- Assists the Safety Coordinator Supervisor with execution of participant safety plans, focusing on harm reduction;
- To apply conflict mediation and harm reduction to staff, participants, and guests using CBI;
- Serve as a liaison between participants and external safety-related resources;
- Assist in safety planning for participants with staff to address the needs of all participants;
- Prepare and submit all documents in 24-48 hours of an incident and ensure that all the needed parties are notified and all safety protocols have been addressed appropriately;
- Attend regular team meetings and maintain open communication lines within the team and the broader community;
- Assist and monitor all participants entering and leaving the building;
- Regularly patrol administrative offices; and ensures a secure and safe building;
- Intervene in crisis situations and provide appropriate support when necessary; administers first-aid as needed;
- Monitor security cameras and weapon detection system;
- Supports Community Navigation team and/or Safety Coordinator Supervisor to conduct safety & wellness checks on participants, as needed;
- Assist with compliance monitoring activities and adherence to program regulations. Document the site log and inform the Director of any problems or concerns.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Social Work/Criminal Justice/Public Administration or other life/professional experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Has two years' experience as a Security Guard or has an active license as a trained Security Guard.
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