Housing Monitor (5158)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Florence, AL

2d•$11 - $12•Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a job opening for an overnight Housing Monitor for the Emergency Homeless Shelter at the Florence Corps in Florence, AL. This position is responsible for: Accepting and processing residents staying in lodge/shelter overnight

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. 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.
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
Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order to control, lead, and motivate behavior.
Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors.

Responsibilities

Receives and receipts fees received from residents
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 lodge/shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order.