Shelter Monitor (4975)

THE SALVATION ARMY•San Antonio, TX

14d

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, 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
CPR or First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
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.
Distance of travel is usually within the same building.
Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 30 lbs.) occasionally

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
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.)