Housing Monitor (9016)

The Salvation Army; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a part-time Shelter Assistant to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of shelter residents. The role involves updating admittance cards, inputting data, monitoring daily activities and maintaining logs according to the Shelter Director's guidance.

Responsibilities include mediating conflicts, handling phones and administrative tasks, and supporting smooth shelter operations in line with the Salvation Army mission.

Qualifications

• One year vocational/technical school degree or six months experience in related field.
• Ability to input data into computer systems and maintain records.
• Proven ability to communicate in English and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Update residents' admittance cards and tracking sheets.
• Monitor residents' day-to-day activities and input scheduling data.
• Maintain shelter logbook and document urinalysis and Breathalyzer results.
• Mediate conflicts between residents and perform administrative tasks.
• Support shelter operations in line with the Shelter Director and Salvation Army mission.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Administrative tasks

Education

One year vocational/technical school degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: PMC-Harrisonburg Corps - HARRISONBURG, VA 22802, Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly, Job Category: Housing, Schedule/Hours: Part-Time

This position is responsible for:

Perform a wide variety of functions to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of the shelter residents as well as the building.

Key Responsibilities:

• Update resident's admittance cards and tracking sheets. Input data as necessary into the computer system.
• Monitor client's day-to-day activities including scheduling and inventorying passes, taking of prescribed medication, and resident's general whereabouts.
• Maintain shelter logbook through documentation, as directed by the Shelter Director. Collects male and female urinalysis. Documents urinalysis and Breathalyzers test results.
• Mediate conflicts between residents. Perform administrative tasks such as answering phones, filing, and labeling.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Shelter Director to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the shelter and in accordance with the Salvation Army's mission.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work requires the ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to lift light objects weighing less than 24 pounds.

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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:

• One year vocational/technical school degree and six months experience; OR
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled