Shelter Monitor

Company: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: September 22, 2024

Job Description:

The Salvation Army Midland Division Shelter, located 927 Jefferson in Jefferson City, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Shelter Monitor. This position plays a key role in ensuring the safety and security of our shelter while providing support to homeless clients. As a Shelter Monitor, you will be responsible for maintaining a secure environment, assisting clients with their needs, and ensuring the smooth operation of your assigned shift. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others and apply your experience to help those in need, we encourage you to apply for this role. This is a full-time position with great benefits and a starting salary of $15.00 per hour.

Essential Functions

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• Assure safety of residents in building and on grounds by actively observing the people and happenings in and around the shelter and grounds.
  
• Consistently enforce shelter policies, procedures and guidelines.
  
• Intervene when appropriate to resolve problems between residents.
  
• Complete pre-screening actions to determine intake eligibility of new individuals seeking admission to the emergency shelter and complete intake processing to successfully admit individual.
  
• Add entries of incidents occurring during the shift to the daily shelter log record. Read and sign the previous entries at the beginning of the shift.
  
• Obtain and maintain statistics of attendance at all meetings and screenings held in the shelter.
  
• Update and maintain current daily client list on computer.
  
• Enter client data into the HMIS database when authorized and trained to do so.
  
  This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list. It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by his/her supervisor. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  
  Education and Experience
  
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  • High school/GED Certificate with one year work experience. Combination of training and work experience will be considered.
    
  • Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision.
    
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and independent judgment and decision-making skills, independent and creative thinking, ability to work with a team.
    
  • Must be supportive of The Salvation Army's mission and policies. The position requires a high level of confidentiality.
    
  • Good communication skills as well as the ability to work with diverse and challenging personalities are essential.
    
  • Ability to type log entries using Word and update Excel spreadsheets necessary.
    
  • Must possess or obtain Adult and Child CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens certification within three months of employment.
    
  • Complete HMIS training within three months of employment for select shifts.
    
    Physical and Work Environment Requirements:
    
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    • Must be capable of performing the above essential duties in an office environment to include: using a computer, answering phones, etc.
      
    • Most work will be indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
      
      The Salvation Army, as a religious organization, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.

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