Shelter Monitor (6632)

THE SALVATION ARMY•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting residents staying in the Corps shelter overnight. The role involves performing client intake procedures, preparing client intake records, and monitoring resident activity to ensure safety, security, and compliance with house rules. The Shelter Monitor must maintain accurate and complete records and logs, and ensure the facility is kept 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, 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 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
CPR or First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

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
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 as needed
Inspects facility on a routine basis to ensure compliance with established standards
Ensures return and accountability of The Salvation Army property (linens, etc.)