Shelter Monitor (7046)

Job DetailsJob Location: TX-El Paso Citadel Corps Admin Office - El Paso, TX 79905Education Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $12.63Job Category: HousingAssists 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

QualificationsEducation 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