PART-TIME Shelter Monitor

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp in El Paso, TX seeks an overnight shelter assistant to support residents on Thu-Sun shifts 4:00 PM–12:00 AM. You handle intake, logistics, and logging while maintaining safety and order within the shelter.

The role involves coordinating intake cards, HMIS data entry, housekeeping, security checks, meal service, and inventory control. A high school diploma is required; prior security or social service experience is preferred; relevant certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year experience in security or social service preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe).
• Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe).
• Valid State Driver’s License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents staying in the shelter overnight and perform client intake procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and logs; ensure facility is neat and orderly; monitor safety and house rules compliance.
• Conduct building security tasks including bag checks, incident reporting, alarm handling, and locking per policy.
• Participate in cooking and food inventory; assist with meal service and kitchen cleanliness; manage inventory and budgets.

Skills

Safety awareness

Data entry

Communication

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HMIS

Job description

THU-SUN - 4:00P.M.-12:00AMAssists residents staying in the shelter overnight; performs client intake procedures and prepares client intake records; monitors the activity of residents on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security and compliance to house rules; maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information; ensures that facility is maintained in a neat and proper order.Intake and Discharge Responsibilities (25%)Answers telephone and responds to questions regarding the shelter operations.Performs client intake procedures including running sexual offender checks; checks clients into the shelter; prepares and monitors client intake cards; prepares and maintains resident roster.Orients new clients to the program and prepares case records to facilitate case management; records daily statistics.Inputs client information to HMIS accurately and in accordance with established timelines and procedures; updates client files as needed; obtains client’s signature on forms as well as house rules and regulations.Housekeeping and Chore Distribution Responsibilities (25%)Distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items to clients.Assigns daily cooking, cleaning, and maintenance chores to clients and ensures completion of such; as needed, participates in the cleaning and maintenance of facilities, supplies, and equipment; inspects facility on a routine basis to ensure compliance with established standards; ensures return and accountability of The Salvation Army property (linens, etc.).Building Security Responsibilities (20%)Ensures clients comply with house rules; checks client’s baggage for drugs, alcohol, weapons and pornography; records incidents and notifies supervisor of any special circumstances or unusual problems; ensures security of facility and clients; arms and disarms alarms in accordance with lodge policy; locks and secures area inappropriate for client entry.Conducts routine checks of the facilities to ensure that all doors are locked and that nothing is amiss; locks doors to ensure security of the facilities.Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.Cooking and Food Inventory Responsibilities (20%)Participates in the selection and preparation of food; monitors expenditures ensuring compliance with budget constraints; purchases needed food items from the store; serves food and snacks to clients; assists clients in the cleaning of the kitchen after meals.Maintains an adequate level of food and supplies inventory; prepares inventory records and ensure the accountability and security of inventory items.Part Time BenefitsPaid Time OffAflac Dental & Vision InsuranceVoluntary Life InsurancePhysical Requirements:Ability to meet attendance requirements.Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.Ability to perform data entry into a computer.Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action.Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance of travel is usually within the same building.Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25lbs.) frequently.Education and Experience:High school diploma or G.E.D. required,ANDOne year experience performing security or social service work preferred,ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Certifications:Valid State Driver’s License (Preferred)Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans - Disabled