Resident Shelter Monitor

Job Objective: The resident monitor's primary function is to support the health and safety of homeless families with children, residing in shelter, as they work towards permanent housing placement, stability and self-sufficiency.

Essential Functions:

• Reside full time at The Salvation Army Booth Center

• Monitor on grounds activities of residents for safety compliance

• Document and report incidents, injuries, and behavioral concerns to the Social Services Director

• Respond to after hours and emergency calls from residents and take action to provide for their safety/well-being

• Clean and make ready empty rooms for new residents and distribute supplies to each resident as needed

• Document and retain records and logs as assigned

• Conduct and document monthly emergency evacuation and preparedness drills.

• Document a monthly facility walk-through of safety equipment

• Report any equipment or furnishing malfunction or repair needed and submit a work order to the Social Services Director

• Attend and participate in staff meetings as assigned

• Participate in additional training and outside conferences/workshops as required by your supervisor and approved by the Corps Officer

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; post high school education in social services or related studies preferred

Experience:

• Two to four years of human services experience preferred; prior experience with homeless populations preferred

Certifications/Licenses: First Aid and CPR certifications required

Skills/Abilities:

• Maintain residency in Salvation Army apartment at The Booth Center.

• Ability to comprehend, document, and converse in Standard English.

• Demonstrate verbal and written communications skills.

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills.

• Sound judgment and reasoning ability/skills.

• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Time management skills and ability to handle multiple demands and priorities.

• Ability to work within a culturally diverse population.

• Emotionally mature and stable.

• Ability to provide visual oversight and observation.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Physical Requirements: Include speaking, hearing and vision ability; manual dexterity; bending, squatting and walking; lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds; standing up to 4 hours per day; sitting up to 4 hours per day. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of this job.

Travel: None

Driving: None

Working Conditions: Work is performed during evening, overnight and weekend hours.

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.

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.

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.