Shelter Care & Safety Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a part-time Shelter Assistant to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of shelter residents. The role involves updating admittance cards, inputting data, monitoring daily activities and maintaining logs according to the Shelter Director's guidance.

Responsibilities include mediating conflicts, handling phones and administrative tasks, and supporting smooth shelter operations in line with the Salvation Army mission.

Qualifications

• One year vocational/technical school degree or six months experience in related field.
• Ability to input data into computer systems and maintain records.
• Proven ability to communicate in English and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Update residents' admittance cards and tracking sheets.
• Monitor residents' day-to-day activities and input scheduling data.
• Maintain shelter logbook and document urinalysis and Breathalyzer results.
• Mediate conflicts between residents and perform administrative tasks.
• Support shelter operations in line with the Shelter Director and Salvation Army mission.

Skills

Data entry

Record keeping

Administrative tasks

Education

One year vocational/technical school degree

Job description

The Salvation Army in Harrisonburg, VA seeks a part-time Shelter Assistant to ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of shelter residents. The role involves updating admittance cards, inputting data, monitoring daily activities and maintaining logs according to the Shelter Director's guidance.

Responsibilities include mediating conflicts, handling phones and administrative tasks, and supporting smooth shelter operations in line with the Salvation Army mission.