Shelter Monitor

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory • Lubbock, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faithbased organization, has an opening for a Shelter Monitor for the Lubbock, TX Corps. Job Summary Assists residents staying in the Corps shelter overnight; performs client intake procedures and prepares client intake records; 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 facility is maintained in a neat and proper order.

Requirements

• Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic record keeping practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order to control, lead, and motivate behavior.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of people and remain sensitive to their concerns.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures.
• Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. and 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.
• Ability to meet attendance requirements.
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
• 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.
• Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (up to 25 lbs.) occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Drivers License (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assists residents staying in the Corps shelter overnight
• Performs client intake procedures and prepares client intake records
• 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 facility is maintained in a neat and proper order.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED