Shelter Monitor

The Salvation Army Southern Territory; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Southern Territory is seeking a dedicated individual to supervise residents overnight in a shelter setting. You will conduct intake procedures, maintain orderly records, and ensure safety by enforcing house rules and monitoring residents.

The role involves assisting with daily chores, facility upkeep, and responding to emergencies with calm, procedural action. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience in security or social services

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience in security or social services in a shelter or similar environment.
• CPR or First Aid certification or ability to obtain within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assists residents staying in the shelter overnight and maintains safety and order.
• Performs intake procedures and prepares client intake records.
• Monitors residents to ensure compliance with house rules and safety.
• Maintains accurate logs and records of incidents and daily activity.
• Assigns chores and assists with cleaning and maintenance as needed.
• Responds to emergencies calmly and follows lodge policy for security.

Skills

Security experience

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule/Hours: : Evenings, weekends, and holidays are a priority for this role; the schedule will only vary occasionally.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.Key Responsibilities: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.Orients new clients to the program and prepares case records to facilitate case management, records daily statistics.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.).Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: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 to heavy objects (up to 30 lbs.) occasionallyEmployee Benefits:Medical, Dental & Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Life Insurance/Voluntary Life InsuranceSupplement InsuranceQualifications:High school diploma or G.E.D. required, ANDOne-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.Licenses and Certifications:CPR or First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled