Shelter Monitor (8962)

The Salvation Army, A Georgia CorporationTexarkana, Texas, ArkansasOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 1 day ago

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About this role

*We're hiring for 2 openings*

Job Description: 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. Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor or Corps Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

- Building Security Responsibilities (40%)

- Intake and Discharge Responsibilities (30%)

- Housekeeping and Chore Distribution Responsibilities (30%)

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

- Ability to meet attendance requirements.

- Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.

- Ability to perform data entry into a computer.

- 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 to heavy objects (up to 30 lbs.) occasionally.

- Work is performed in a residential facility where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.

Employee Benefits:

- Paid Time Off

- Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance

- Voluntary Life Insurance

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or G.E.D. required, 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.

Certifications:

- Valid State Drivers License (Preferred)

- Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

- CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled