Shelter Monitor (2691) at The Salvation Army

Odessa, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

12.69

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Intake, Building Security, Emergency Response, Record Keeping, Housekeeping, Chore Distribution, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: TX-Odessa Lodge - Odessa, TX 79761 Position Type: Part Time with Benefits 20 or More Education Level: High School Diploma/GED Salary Range: $12.69 Job Shift: Any Job Category: Housing 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.). 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 Driver’s 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

Responsibilities

The Shelter Monitor assists residents in the shelter, performs client intake procedures, and monitors resident activities to ensure safety and compliance with house rules. They also maintain accurate records and ensure the facility is kept in proper order.