Shelter Monitor

Salvation Army • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has an opening for a Shelter Monitor for the Lubbock, TX Corps. This role assists residents staying in the Corps shelter overnight, performs client intake procedures, and prepares client intake records. The Shelter Monitor monitors the activity of residents on an assigned shift, ensuring safety, security, and compliance with house rules. This position also maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information and ensures that the facility is maintained in a neat and proper order. All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

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
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Valid State Drivers License

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

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