Shelter Monitor

Salvation Army A Georgia Corp; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army shelter in Temple, Texas is seeking a dedicated staff member to assist residents overnight. You will conduct intake procedures, monitor activity on shift, and ensure safety, security and adherence to house rules.

You will maintain accurate records and logs, assist with chores and participate in ongoing facility upkeep. Strong attention to detail, the ability to respond calmly to emergencies, and experience in security or social services in a shelter setting are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in security or social services in shelter environment preferred.
• Ability to perform data entry and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents, conduct intake procedures and prepare intake records.
• Monitor residents to ensure safety and compliance with house rules.
• Check baggage for prohibited items and document incidents.
• Respond to emergencies according to policy and procedures.
• Maintain facility security and clean, orderly environment.

Skills

Security experience

Records management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid State Driver's License

Food Handlers Certification

CPR or First Aid Certification

Job description

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYThis position is responsible for: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.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.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.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 amounts of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 30 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.Employee Benefits:Paid Time OffAffordable Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance AvailableRetirement Savings Plan with Employer MatchEmployer Paid Basic Term Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short-Term DisabilityEmployer Paid Parental LeaveVoluntary Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceSupplemental Insurance Plans and more!WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOUHigh school diploma or G.E.D. required, ANDOne-year prior experience performing security or social services work in a shelter or similar environment, ORAny equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certifications:Valid State Drivers License (Preferred)Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)CPR or First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled