Shelter Monitor

The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army of Memphis & the Mid-South in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Shelter Monitor to assist residents overnight, conduct intake procedures and prepare intake records. You will monitor resident activity on your shift to ensure safety, security and adherence to house rules, while maintaining accurate logs and keeping the facility neat and orderly.

Required is a high school diploma or GED and about one year of experience in security or social services in a shelter or similar setting, or an

Qualifications

• Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients to control, lead, and motivate behavior.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision while enforcing policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents overnight in the shelter and perform intake procedures.
• Monitor resident activity to ensure safety, security and house rules.
• Maintain accurate records and logs and keep the facility neat and orderly.

Skills

Record keeping

Client communication

Independent work

Professional image

Relating to diverse groups

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year security/social services exp

Job description

Job Description

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faithbased organization, has an opening for a Shelter Monitor for the Lubbock, TX Corps.

Job Summary

Assists residents staying in the Corps 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same. Knowledge of general office procedures and practices. Knowledge of basic record keeping practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order to control, lead, and motivate behavior. Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of people and remain sensitive to their concerns. Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures. Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or G.E.D. and One year prior experience performing security or social services work in a shelter or similar environment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certifications

Valid State Drivers License (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. 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 (up to 25 lbs.) occasionally. Work is performed in a residential facility where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like, but may include other discomforts associated with the shelter environment.

Additional Comments

All employee recognize 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Job Details

• Job Family TX-NON-EXEMPT
• Job Function Housing
• Pay Type Hourly
• Travel Required No
• Hiring Rate 11.29 USD
• Location Lubbock, TX 1614 Avenue J 79401, 1614 Avenue J, Lubbock, Texas, United States of America