Housing Monitor

THE SALVATION ARMY•Laurel, MS

1d•$11 - $11

About The Position

The Housing Monitor accepts and processes residents staying in the shelter overnight, monitors resident activity during an assigned shift to ensure safety, security, and compliance with house rules, maintains accurate records and logs, and keeps the shelter neat and orderly. The role includes preparing rooms and checking fire equipment, handling resident check-in and records, distributing supplies and medications as required, monitoring facility security, and responding to emergencies in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position is part-time with benefits and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with possible weekends. The work is performed in a social services environment where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases is possible. Physical activity involves frequent changes among sitting, standing, and walking, usually within the same building, and limited lifting or carrying of light objects under 25 pounds for 5–10% of work time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and one year of experience performing security work or working in a social service environment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergencies, maintain control, and initiate appropriate corrective action.
Ability to frequently alternate among sitting, standing, and walking.
Ability to perform limited walking, standing, lifting, and carrying of light objects under 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Ensure rooms are in proper order before and after residents arrive.
Check fire equipment and ensure it is in proper working order.
Check clients into the shelter and prepare and monitor client intake cards.
Determine whether clients have been prepaid by a sponsor or credit.
Prepare the resident roster and maintain resident property records.
Distribute towels, linens, and personal hygiene items.
Secure and distribute client medications as required.
Monitor shelter residents to ensure their safety and compliance with house rules.
Check the security of all windows and doors.
Monitor cameras and make periodic rounds of the facility.
Record unique situations occurring during the assigned shift.
Respond calmly to emergencies and take appropriate corrective action in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and complete records and logs.
Ensure the shelter is neat and properly maintained.