Shelter Monitor

THE SALVATION ARMY • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting residents staying in the Corps shelter overnight, performing client intake procedures, and preparing client intake records. The Shelter Monitor will monitor resident activity during their assigned shift, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with house rules. This role also involves maintaining accurate records and logs, and ensuring the facility is kept neat and orderly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One year prior experience performing security or social services work in a shelter or similar environment OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Ensures clients comply with house rules; checks client’s baggage for drugs, alcohol, weapons and pornography; records incidents and notifies supervisor of any special circumstances or unusual problems; ensures security of facility and clients; arms and disarms alarms in accordance with lodge policy; locks and secures area inappropriate for client entry.
• Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Answers telephone and responds to questions regarding the shelter operations.
• Prepares and distributes meal and shower tickets, assigns bed numbers; distributes towels, linens and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.

What This Job Offers

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