Housing Monitor (7394)

The Salvation Army•Ocala, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for accepting and processing residents staying in the lodge/shelter overnight. The Housing Monitor monitors the activity of residents on an assigned shift, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with house rules. They also maintain accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information and ensure that the lodge/shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order. Must be able to work evenings.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
One year experience performing security or social service work preferred
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
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
Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures
Requires a level 2 background screening

Responsibilities

Checks clients into the lodge/shelter
Prepares and monitors client intake cards
Determines shelter beds for new clients
Completes bed check at end of shift
Completes required paperwork representing client intake for the day
Inputs data into the computer in order to maintain computer records and generate client list
Prepares and distributes meal tickets
Distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items
Secures and distributes client medications as required
Monitors the activities of the lodge/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