Resident Monitor Temporary Position

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization is seeking a dedicated Residential Monitor for its Birmingham Command unit. This full-time position involves overseeing the safety and compliance of residents in a shelter environment, ensuring a secure and orderly facility. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to upholding the organization's mission. With a focus on providing support to individuals in need, this role offers a meaningful opportunity to make a difference in the community. Join a compassionate team dedicated to service and support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required, with preference for experience in security or social services.
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage diverse behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Monitor residents and ensure safety and compliance with house rules.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of resident activities.

Skills

General office procedures

Recordkeeping practices

Effective communication

Public interaction

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Experience in security or social service work

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Birmingham, AL 2015 26th Ave N 35234, 2015 26th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America Req #35011

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Residential Monitor temporary position for the Birmingham Command Women/Men's unit located in Birmingham, AL, working full-time shifts. Starting pay-rate $12.77 per hour. Most likely shifts to cover are Midnight to 8AM and/or 4PM to 12AM shift.

Job Summary:

Accepts and processes residents staying in the housing unit/shelter; monitors the activity of residents on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security, and compliance to house rules; maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information; ensures that lodge/shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic recordkeeping practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order to control, lead, and motivate behavior.
• Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year experience performing security or social service work preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action. Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance of travel is usually within the same building. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Work is performed in a lodge/shelter facility where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Additional Information:

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State Driver’s License

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled