Shelter Monitor - The Salvation Army USA Central Territory : Job Details

Shelter Monitor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory

Job Location : Columbia,MO, USA

Posted on : 2024-10-01T05:16:20Z

Job Description :

The Salvation Army Columbia Corps is looking for a Shelter Monitor. This position maintains shelter security, performs clerical duties, handles receptionist duties, and provides general assistance to guests and residents in the shelter.

This is a part-time position that will work less than 19 hours per week with a starting pay range between $15.00- $16.00 per hour! The Salvation Army Columbia Corps is located at 602 N Ann St, Columbia, Missouri.

Essential Functions

  • 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.
  • Conduct bed checks in appropriate dorms and a security pass-through of the building every hour during shift.
  • Answer incoming telephone calls and greet visitors entering the building; take and distribute messages as necessary.

    • Education and Experience

    • 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.

    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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