Housing Monitor (4566)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Gulfport, MS

1d • $10

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Accepts and processes residents staying in the Cold Weather 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 shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order.

Requirements

• 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.
• Work requires performance of duties in social services environment where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases are possible.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. and one year experience performing security work or working in a social service environment, 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all rooms are in proper order before and after arrival of residents; checks fire equipment and ensures proper working order.
• Monitors the activities of the shelter residents ensuring safety and compliance with house rules; checks the security of all windows and doors; monitors cameras and makes periodic rounds of entire facility; records any unique situations occurring on assigned shift.
• Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate corrective actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Opens and closes the lodge/shelter doors at designated hours of operation.
• Assigns housekeeping and other tasks to residents; ensures that clients perform assigned house duties in the proper manner; ensures compliance with house rules.
• Answers telephone and respond to questions regarding the lodge/shelter operations.
• Performs housekeeping duties for the Center of Hope and the transitional housing facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED