Shelter Monitor

THE SALVATION ARMY • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 prior experience performing security or social services work in a shelter or similar environment
• Ability to meet attendance requirements
• Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively
• Ability to perform data entry into a computer
• 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 to heavy objects (up to 30 lbs.) occasionally
• CPR or First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Nice To Haves

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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
• Orients new clients to the program and prepares case records to facilitate case management
• Records daily statistics
• Assigns daily cooking, cleaning, and maintenance chores to clients and ensures completion of such
• 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.)

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplement Insurance

What This Job Offers

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