Part-Time Housing Monitor & Security Guard (8884)

The Salvation Army; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Aflac Benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Housing Shelter Worker to help run the Gainesville Shelter. The role involves welcoming residents, maintaining intake records, distributing supplies, and ensuring security and safety in the facility.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least two years in security or social services, plus First Aid/CPR and Narcan training. This entry‑level position offers PTO and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in security or social services.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all rooms are in proper order before residents arrive; checks fire equipment.
• Checks clients into housing facility; maintains intake cards and resident roster; enforces eligibility rules.
• Prepares and distributes meal tickets, towels, linens and hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.
• Obtains signatures on forms and house rules; documents client intake for the day.
• Inputs data into computer systems to maintain records and generate client lists.
• Sorts intake cards and files remaining cards for unaccounted residents.

Skills

Two years experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid CPR

Narcan training

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: GA-GAI Gainesville Shelter - GAINESVILLE, GA 30501, Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly, Job Category: Housing, This position is responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all rooms are in proper order before arrival of residents; checks fire equipment and ensures proper working order.
• Checks clients into the housing facility; prepares and monitors client intake cards; prepares resident roster and maintains resident property records. Responsible for turning away clients who are banned, intoxicated, not current with tuberculosis testing, listed on sex offender registry, or otherwise ineligible for shelter accommodations.
• Prepares and distributes meal tickets and laundry tokens; distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.
• Obtains clients signature on forms as well as house rules and regulations.
• Completes required paperwork representing client intake for the day; inputs data into the computer to maintain computer records and generate client lists.
• Sort’s client intake cards in numerical order and files remaining intake cards of clients who did not check into the housing facility for the evening.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively.

Duties are usually performed seated.

Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

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

Employee Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Aflac Benefits

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D, and
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in security, or social services work, or
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications:

First Aid and C.P.R. Certification, Narcan training – training able to be provided within 30 days of hiring.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled