The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for a Residential Monitor for the Birmingham Command Men's Shelter located in Birmingham, AL. This is a full-time position with benefits. Starting pay-rate $12.59 per hour. We have two shifts available. Monday-Friday 4pm to midnight and midnight to 8am.
Job Summary: Accepts and processes residents staying in the housing unit/shelter; 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 lodge/shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of general office procedures and practices. Knowledge of basic recordkeeping practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order to control, lead, and motivate behavior. Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors. Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures.
Education and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year experience performing security or social service work preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. 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 objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Work is performed in a lodge/shelter facility where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Additional Information: All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
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Other details

• Job Family ALM-NON-EXEMPT
• Job Function Housing
• Pay Type Hourly
• Hiring Rate $12.59

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