Shelter Monitor

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions :

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identifythe essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbent may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those statedin this job description.

Building Security Responsibilities (40%)

Ensures clients comply withhouse rules; checks client’s baggage for drugs, alcohol, weapons,and pornography; records incidents and notifies supervisor of any special circumstancesor unusual problems; ensures security of facility and clients; arms and disarms alarms in accordance withlodge policy; locks and secures area inappropriate for client entry.

Conducts routine checks of the facilities to ensure that all doors are locked and that nothing is amiss; locks doors to ensure security of the facilities.

Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Intake and Discharge Responsibilities (30%)

Answers telephone and responds to questions regardingthe shelter operations.

Performs client intake proceduresincluding running sexual offender checks;checks clients into the shelter; prepares and monitors client intake cards; prepares and maintainsresident roster.

Orients new clients to the program and prepares case records to facilitatecase management,records daily statistics.

Administers sexual offender checks, Breathalyzer testing, and drug testing of clients as needed.

Prepares and distributes meal and shower tickets, assigns bed numbers; distributes towels, linens,and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.

Housekeeping and Chore Distribution Responsibilities (30%)

Assigns daily cooking, cleaning, and maintenance chores to clients and ensures completion of such; as needed, participatesin 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.).

Other Responsibilities :

Verifies client employment; verifies if clients are in the hospital as well as the length of their stay.

Communicateswith first responders in emergency situations.

Informs supervisor of any referral issues as they arise.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Materials and Equipment :

General Office EquipmentIntercom SystemGeneral Cleaning Equipment

Defibrillator

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities :

Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintainingrecords and ability to perform the same.

Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.

Knowledge of basic record keeping practices and procedures.

Knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order tocontrol, lead,and motivate behavior.

Ability to cultivate and maintaineffective 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :

Educationand Experience :

High school diploma or ,

One-yearprior experience performing security or social services work in a shelter or similar environment,

any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skillsand abilities.

Certifications :

Valid State DriversLicense (Preferred)

Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

CPR or First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)

Physical Requirements :

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 maintainingcontrol and initiatingthe propercorrective action.

Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standingand walking on a frequent change basis. Distanceof travel is usually within the same building.

Limited amount of physical effort requiredassociated with walking, standing, liftingand carrying lightto heavyobjects (up to 30lbs.) occasionally.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in a residential facility where there arelittle or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirtand the like.

Statement of Purpose :

This document provides descriptive information about the above Salvation Army position. Work actually performedby incumbents in this position may vary.Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information containedhereinshould only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. The Salvation Army reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemednecessary without providing advance written notice.

All employees recognize that 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.

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