Shelter Safety & Intake Coordinator

The Salvation Army; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Aflac Benefits

Job summary

The Salvation Army Athens Shelter in Athens, GA is seeking a Housing Attendant to support daily shelter operations and resident intake. You will help maintain room order, distribute towels and supplies, and assist with resident records and medication logistics.

You will monitor safety, enforce house rules, secure premises, and respond calmly to emergencies in line with established procedures. A High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of security or social service experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of security or social service experience preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all rooms are in proper order before arrival of residents; checks fire equipment and ensures proper working order.
• Checks clients into the housing facility; prepares and monitors client intake cards; prepares resident roster and maintains resident property records.
• Distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.
• Monitors the activities of the resident’s ensuring safety and compliance with house rules; checks the security of all windows and doors; monitors cameras and makes periodic rounds of entire facility; records any unique situations occurring on assigned shift.
• Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate corrective actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Skills

Security experience

Social service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Salvation Army Athens Shelter in Athens, GA is seeking a Housing Attendant to support daily shelter operations and resident intake. You will help maintain room order, distribute towels and supplies, and assist with resident records and medication logistics.

You will monitor safety, enforce house rules, secure premises, and respond calmly to emergencies in line with established procedures. A High School Diploma or GED and 1 year of security or social service experience are preferred.