Resident Monitor - Men's Unit (9138)

The Salvation Army • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army is hiring a full-time Residential Monitor for the Birmingham Command Men's Unit in Birmingham, Alabama. The position pays $12.77 per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to midnight. The Resident Monitor accepts and processes residents staying in the housing unit or shelter, monitors resident activity during an assigned shift to ensure safety, security, and compliance with house rules, maintains accurate records and logs, and ensures the facility is kept neat and orderly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid state driver's license and a good driving record.
• Ability to drive a nine-passenger van.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic record-keeping practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients to control, lead, and motivate behavior.
• Ability to work with the public and people demonstrating a variety of behaviors.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to respond to emergencies quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating proper corrective action.
• Ability to frequently alternate between sitting, standing, and walking.
• Ability to perform limited physical effort involving walking, standing, lifting, and carrying light objects weighing less than 25 pounds; this occurs 5–10% of work time.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience performing security or social service work; equivalent combinations of training and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may also qualify.

Responsibilities

• Accept and process residents staying in the housing unit or shelter.
• Monitor resident activity during an assigned shift to ensure safety, security, and compliance with house rules.
• Maintain accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information.
• Ensure the lodge or shelter is maintained in neat and proper order.
• Respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations, maintaining control and initiating appropriate corrective action.
• Drive a nine-passenger van as required.

What This Job Offers

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