Shelter Security & Intake Monitor

The Salvation Army; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an entry-level Shelter Security/Support role. The position focuses on maintaining records, overseeing shelter operations, and assisting with resident intake and HMIS data entry.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in security or social services, plus ability to communicate in English and follow safety protocols. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year security or social service experience.
• Ability to communicate in English and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information.
• Ensures shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order.
• Ensures all rooms are in proper order before and after arrival of residents; checks fire equipment and ensures proper working order.
• Checks clients into the shelter; prepares and monitors client intake cards; determines if client has been prepaid by sponsor or credit; prepares resident roster and maintains resident property records.
• Assists with collecting and entering data into the HMIS database.
• Distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.
• Monitors activities of the shelter residents ensuring safety and compliance with house rules; checks security of all windows and doors; monitors cameras and makes periodic rounds of entire facility; records any unique situations occurring on assigned shift.

Skills

Record keeping

Data entry

Security operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Paycom - ATS in Lake Charles, LA is seeking an entry-level Shelter Security/Support role. The position focuses on maintaining records, overseeing shelter operations, and assisting with resident intake and HMIS data entry.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in security or social services, plus ability to communicate in English and follow safety protocols. Equal opportunity employer.