Shelter Monitor

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 4pm-Midnight

Starting salary is $14 per hour

The Salvation Army Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Summary/Primary Purpose: Provide support to the Emergency Shelter Director by providing supervision and intake of clients, maintaining security, and providing supportive services in a Christian atmosphere.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake interviews of incoming residents into the shelter.
• Assign a proper room; distribute needed bedding and personal care items.
• Provide necessary supervision of shelter and residents, assuring that rules and policies are being followed. Maintain an awareness of resident's needs through Care Management sessions.
• Update resident's Service Plans.
• Answer phone calls take messages when appropriate.
• General cleaning as necessary.
• Administer breathalyzer and drug testing.
• Review Staff Changeover and update as needed.
• Conduct room inspections and enforce cleaning rules for areas.
• Be responsible for over-all cleanliness of the shelter areas.
• Update HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) database, including care management notes, services provided and coordinated entry and intakes and exits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required, and a minimum of 1 year experience.