Residential Care Specialist- Overnight

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Midland Division Family Haven Shelter in St. Louis, Missouri, is seeking a Residential Care Specialist Overnight for a part-time, 25-hour weekly schedule at $15.50 per hour.

The role emphasizes client guiding and safety, hourly bed checks, enforcing shelter rules, maintaining logs, coordinating with staff, and contributing to a respectful, clean, and supportive overnight environment. You will join team meetings and trainings and help foster a calm environment for residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with one year in a social service setting or two years residential experience without a diploma.
• Higher education in psychology, social work, criminal justice or related field is a plus.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with diverse and challenging personalities.
• Computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Guide and ensure client safety.
• Support clients in practicing positive behavior and activities to maintain safety and order.
• Conduct hourly bed checks on all shifts to ensure client safety and compliance.
• Enforce resident rules fairly and consistently.
• Maintain shelter journal/log with shift incidents and reviews.
• Answer phones, take messages, and relay information appropriately.
• Coach residents through chores; provide support and training as needed.
• Help maintain cleanliness and order in office and shared spaces.
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and organizational events.
• Complete trainings in a timely manner.
• Foster a positive, respectful work environment with clients and staff.
• Resolve conflicts professionally and respect others' property and space.

Skills

Team player

Self-starter

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Higher education in psychology or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

The Salvation Army Midland Division Family Haven Shelter located in St. Louis, Missouri, is looking for a Residential Care Specialist Overnight.

This is a part-time, 25 hour a week position, non-exempt position $15.50 per hour.

10740 Page Ave, St. Louis, Missouri

Essential Duties

• Client Guiding & Safety


• Supporting clients in practicing positive behavior and activities to maintain safety and order within the facility and on surrounding grounds


• Conduct and document hourly bed checks on all shifts to ensure client safety and compliance.


• Enforce resident rules and policies in a fair and consistent manner.


• Facility & Operational Duties


• Maintain the shelter journal/log by recording shift incidents and reviewing previous entries.


• Answer phones, take messages, and communicate information appropriately.


• Assign and coach residents through completing chores; provide support and training as needed for chores.


• Help maintain cleanliness and order in office and shared spaces.


• Team Collaboration & Communication


• Attend and participate in team meetings, staff trainings, and organizational events (including fundraising and special events).


• Complete all assigned trainings in a timely manner.


• Foster a positive and respectful work environment through professional and courteous communication with clients, coworkers, leads and supervisors.


• Resolve conflicts in a professional manner and demonstrate respect for others’ property and personal space.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent diploma with one year experience working in a Social Service agency or two years residential experience without a diploma. Higher education in psychology, social work, criminal justice or other related field is a plus. Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision. Good communication skills are essential, as well as an ability to work with diverse and challenging personalities are essential. Computer skills are desirable.

Physical and Working Conditions

Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include: using a computer, answering phones, etc. Most work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.