Guest Advisor

The Salvation Army; East Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension plan

Health care coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Salvation Army in East Stroudsburg, PA is hiring a Guest Advisor for the East Stroudsburg Corps. This part-time role (up to 29 hours/week) focuses on monitoring shelter guests, ensuring safety, and enforcing policy with clear records and communication.

The position requires a high school diploma, a PA driver's license with a good driving record, and completion of required background checks. This is a mission-driven job with strong community impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• PA driver's license with clean driving record.
• 21+ years old with at least 2 years of driving experience, including vans.
• Background checks as required by PA law and training.
• Support for The Salvation Army mission.

Responsibilities

• Monitor shelter and guests, ensuring safety and policy adherence.
• Control access and activity on shelter property, permitting only approved persons.
• Oversee communications via phone and in person.
• Keep written records of all persons and communications.
• Oversee intakes during scheduled hours, including interviews and paperwork.
• Assist guests with bedding, personal care items, meals and special needs.
• Refer guests to Case Manager and assist with community resources.
• Monitor entire property to ensure safety and cleanliness as needed.

Skills

PA Driver's License

Good driving record

Shelter safety monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Guest Advisor

Department: East Stroudsburg Corps

Reporting Relationship:Directly: Directorof Social Ministries Indirectly: Corps Officers;DHQ Social Services

Availability of Position:Immediate

Schedule: Part-Time +, up to 29 hours per week

Salary and Grade:$13.50 per hour; Grade 70, Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Responsibilities

Position Overview: Monitor shelter and guests, assuring safety and adherence to policies and regulations.

Description of Position:

• Control access and activity on shelter property, permitting only approved persons.
• Oversee official shelter communications via phone and in-person.
• Keep a written record of all persons in/out, and all communications.
• Oversee intakes, as necessary, during your scheduled hours, including initial interview, alcohol/drug screen, completing paperwork, reviewing rules and policies, and assigning sleeping areas.
• Assist guests with bedding, personal care items, meals, and any specific requests or needs.
• Refer guests to Case Manager and assist with other community resources as necessary to effectively meet guest needs, eg: transportation, recovery meetings, shopping, Bible studies, etc.
• Monitor entire shelter property to ensure guests are safe and adhering to policies. This may include basic cleaning inside/outside the buildings, and may include snow removal.
• Maintain all required records and logs, eg: incident reports, fire drill logs, medication, etc.
• Ensure confidentiality of all information related to shelter concerns, employees, and guests.
• Communicate pertinent information to incoming RA, and elevate concerns to Director.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the candidate will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Valid PA Driver's License with good driving record.
• At least 21 years of age with at least 2 years of driving experience, including vans.
• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2620