Shelter Residential Aide - Chamberlayne - Inclement Weather Shelter (3422)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Richmond, VA

3d•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for: Performs a wide variety of support functions to ensure the safety, security, comfort and wellbeing of Salvation Army emergency shelter clients. Ensures shelter clients adhere to house rules. Monitors building security. Performs light housekeeping duties to ensure orderly, clean common areas. Maintains the daily shelter log. Typically works a non-traditional schedule of evening and overnight shifts.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred, AND
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.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
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 objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.

Nice To Haves

CPR/First Aid Preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors the activities of shelter clients, ensuring their safety, comfort, and compliance with house rules.
Supports inclement weather shelter operations, to include preparing sleeping and dining areas prior to shelter opening; maintaining an orderly client check-in waiting line; conducting the client intake process; distributing items for clients’ personal use like blankets; cleaning the sleeping and dining areas as needed throughout the shift.
Regulates lights out/curfew/quiet hours for the safety and comfort of shelter clients.
Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate corrective actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.