Shelter Monitor (5724) at SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP

Paris, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

11.77

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Intake, Security Monitoring, Emergency Response, Record Keeping, Conflict Resolution, Drug Testing, Breathalyzer Testing, Facility Maintenance, Data Entry, Case Management

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Job DetailsJob Location: TX-Paris Corps - Paris, TX 75460Position Type: CasualEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $11.77 HourlyJob Shift: AnyJob Category: HousingSchedule/ Hours: This is an on-call, casual position, with hours being 6:30 PM-11:30 PM Mon-Friday, or 11:00 PM-7:30 AM Monday-Wednesday 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 with house rules; maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information; ensures that the facility is maintained in a neat and proper order. Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor or Corps Officer. Key Responsibilities: Ensures clients comply with house rules; checks clients’ 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. Conducts routine checks of the facilities to ensure that all doors are locked and that nothing is amiss; locks doors to ensure the security of the facilities. Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate actions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Answers the telephone and responds 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; and prepares and maintains the resident roster. Orients new clients to the program and prepares case records to facilitate case management, and records daily statistics. Administers sexual offender checks, Breathalyzer testing, and drug testing of clients as needed. Prepares and distributes meal and shower tickets, assigns bed numbers, distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required. 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.). Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate in 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. The 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 • Retirement Savings Plan Available • Supplemental Insurance Available • Voluntary Life Insurance and more! QualificationsEducation and Experience: High school diploma or G.E.D. required, and One year of experience performing security or social service work preferred. or Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring shelter residents to ensure safety, security, and compliance with house rules during overnight shifts. Performs client intake, maintains accurate logs, and manages the distribution of essential supplies and medications.