What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Monitor position at SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP?
Schedule/Hours: 29 Hours Part time
This 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:
Building Security Responsibilities (60%)
- 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.
- Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Intake and Discharge Responsibilities (20%)
- Answers telephone and respond to questions regarding the shelter operations.
- 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.
- Updates client files as needed; obtains client’s signature on forms as well as house rules and regulations.
- Prepares and distributes meal and shower tickets, assigns bed numbers; distributes towels, linens and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.
Housekeeping and Chore Distribution Responsibilities (20%)
- 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:
- Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.
- Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of basic record keeping practices and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients to control, lead, and motivate behavior.
- Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of people and remain sensitive to their concerns.
- Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures.
- Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army
Employee Benefits: Employee Benefits:
Part-Time:
- Paid Time Off
- Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- High school diploma or G.E.D.,
- One-year prior experience performing security or social services work in a shelter or similar environment preferred,
or
- any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Paid HolidaysSalary : $13