Intake & Emergency Shelter Specialist

salvarmycareers; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Shelter Aide- Emergency Shelter Services to support daily operations in the Safety Net program. The role involves intake processing, HMIS data entry, and ensuring basic needs are met for participants in the shelter.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, with preferred college experience and at least five years of compassionate care for vulnerable populations. Availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred.
• Pass pre-employment background check and driver's license check.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of emergency shelter services.
• Conduct intakes and enter data into HMIS/SIMS.
• Provide compassionate care and meet basic participant needs.
• Maintain safety, deescalation, and incident response procedures.
• Collaborate with case managers to coordinate services.

Skills

People management

Team player

Communication skills

HMIS experience

MS Office

Data entry

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

5 years care/supervision experience

Tools

HMIS

SIMS

Email

Internet

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a Shelter Aide- Emergency Shelter Services to support daily operations in the Safety Net program. The role involves intake processing, HMIS data entry, and ensuring basic needs are met for participants in the shelter.

Candidates should have a HS diploma or GED, with preferred college experience and at least five years of compassionate care for vulnerable populations. Availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.