Men's Shelter Monitor Assistant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory is seeking a part-time Shelter Assistant to support the Emergency Shelter Director. This 24-hour per week role includes Friday 8:00 A.M.–4:00 P.M. and Saturday/Sunday 4:00 P.M.–12:00 A.M., starting at $13.00 per hour.

A High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience are required. Responsibilities include conducting resident intake, assigning rooms, supervising shelter operations, answering calls, assisting with meals, distributing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required and a minimum of 1 year experience.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; able to use payroll/timekeeping and HR systems.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interview of incoming residents into the shelter.
• Assign a proper room and distribute bedding and personal care items.
• Supervise shelter and residents and enforce rules and policies.
• Answer phone calls and take messages as needed.
• Perform general cleaning and assist with breakfast preparation.
• Administer breathalyzer tests as required.
• Review logbook and update records.
• Conduct room inspections and enforce cleaning rules.
• Distribute medications as needed.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of shelter areas.
• Supervise volunteers/community service workers.
• Provide seasonal assistance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible / multitasking

Good communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

** Part- Time 24 Hours Per Week, Friday 8:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M., Saturday/Sunday 4:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M., Starting at $13.00 Per Hours***

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: Provide support to the Emergency Shelter Director by providing supervision and intake of clients, maintaining security, and providing supportive services in a Christian atmosphere. Regular attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake interview of incoming residents into the shelter.
• Assign a proper room; distribute needed bedding and personal care items.
• Provide necessary supervision of shelter and residents, assuring that rules and policies are being followed. Maintain an awareness of client needs.
• Answer phone calls, take messages when appropriate.
• General cleaning as necessary.
• Prepare coffee and oversee breakfast preparation and clean up.
• Administer breathalyzer tests.
• Review logbook and update as needed.
• Do room inspections and enforce cleaning rules for areas.
• Distribute medications as needed.
• Be responsible for overall cleanliness of the shelter areas.
• Supervises volunteers/community service workers as assigned.
• Provide seasonal assistance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required, and a minimum of 1 year experience

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. As

well as the ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.

• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key,

attention to details and filing.

• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working

relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.

Other Qualifications:Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business.Must successfully complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may often be required to engage in rigorous activities. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions: The work environment is a business office setting with office equipment, light traffic and moderate noise levels.

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.

Additional Information

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.