Housing Monitor (3525)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Tupelo, MS

4d

About The Position

This position is responsible for:
Monitors the activity of residents on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security and compliance to house rules.
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.
Wakes up lodge/shelter clients at designated time and instructs them to collect their sheets; ensures that all residents are out of the lodge/shelter by the designated time.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing and serving meals to residents as well as cleaning kitchen and dining area afterwards.
• Collects and washes all dirty towels and sheets.
• Cleans, sweeps, and mops the lobby, hall, television room and patios; empties trash cans and replaces trash liners.
• Directs clients to appropriate agencies for their special needs.
• Performs other related work as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees