Shelter Residential Aide – Evening & Overnight Support

The Salvation Army; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Richmond, VA is seeking a casual Housing Shelter Associate to support evening and overnight shifts. The role emphasizes safety, comfort and wellbeing of shelter clients, and enforcing house rules.

Key duties include monitoring client activities, assisting with intake, preparing sleeping and dining areas, and light housekeeping to keep common spaces orderly. CPR/First Aid is preferred and a High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• One year experience in security or social service preferred.
• CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of support functions to ensure the safety, security, comfort and wellbeing of Salvation Army emergency shelter clients.
• Ensures shelter clients adhere to house rules.
• Monitors building security.
• Performs light housekeeping duties to ensure orderly, clean common areas.
• Maintains the daily shelter log.
• Typically works a non-traditional schedule of evening and overnight shifts.

Skills

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid Certification Preferred

Job description

The Salvation Army in Richmond, VA is seeking a casual Housing Shelter Associate to support evening and overnight shifts. The role emphasizes safety, comfort and wellbeing of shelter clients, and enforcing house rules.

Key duties include monitoring client activities, assisting with intake, preparing sleeping and dining areas, and light housekeeping to keep common spaces orderly. CPR/First Aid is preferred and a High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent.