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. reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor or Corps Officer.
Supervisory Responsibilities (10%)
- Acts as the lead worker to the Shelter Monitor position; trains and instructs employees and volunteers in the proper methods and procedures; assists with scheduling; informs Manager of any staff issues requiring attention.
Intake and Discharge Responsibilities (25%)
- Answers telephone and responds to questions regarding the shelter operations.
- Performs client intake procedures including running sexual offender checks; checks clients into the shelter; prepares and monitors client intake cards; prepares and maintains resident roster.
- Orients new clients to the program and prepares case records to facilitate case management; records daily statistics.
- Inputs client information to HMIS accurately and in accordance with established timelines and procedures; updates client files as needed; obtains client's signature on forms as well as house rules and regulations.
Housekeeping and Chore Distribution Responsibilities (25%)
- Distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items to clients.
- 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.).
Building Security Responsibilities (20%)
- 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.
- 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.
Cooking and Food Inventory Responsibilities (20%)
- Participates in the selection and preparation of food; monitors expenditures ensuring compliance with budget constraints; purchases needed food items from the store; serves food and snacks to clients; assists clients in the cleaning of the kitchen after meals.
- Maintains an adequate level of food and supplies inventory; prepares inventory records and ensure the accountability and security of inventory items.
Part Time Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. required,
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.
Certifications:
- Valid State Driver's License (Preferred)
- Food Handlers Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
- CPR and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe)
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans - Disabled