Shelter Monitor (5265)

THE SALVATION ARMY • Odessa, TX

4d • $13

About The Position

This position is responsible for: 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

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required
• One year experience performing security or social service work preferred, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Driver’s License (Preferred)
• Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Responsibilities

• Building Security Responsibilities (60%) 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.
• Intake and Discharge Responsibilities (20%) Answers telephone and respond to questions regarding the shelter operations. Performs client intake procedures including running sexual offender checks; checks clients into the shelter; prepares and monitors client intake cards; prepares and maintains resident roster. Updates client files as needed; obtains client’s signature on forms as well as house rules and regulations. Prepares and distributes meal and shower tickets, assigns bed numbers; distributes towels, linens and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.
• Housekeeping and Chore Distribution Responsibilities (20%) Assigns daily cooking, cleaning, and maintenance chores to clients and ensures completion of such; as needed, participates in the cleaning and maintenance of facilities, supplies, and equipment; inspects facility on a routine basis to ensure compliance with established standards; ensures return and accountability of The Salvation Army property (linens, etc.).

What This Job Offers

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