Shelter Monitor (7994)

Job Details: Job Location: TX-Galveston Corps n Shelter - Galveston, TX 77551, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Job Category: Housing, Schedule/ Hours: This is an overnight position working from 11:00pm or 11:30pm for 8 hours. This position is responsible for: Assists 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. Key Responsibilities: Ensures clients comply with house rules, checks client’s baggage for drugs, alcohol, weapons Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate actions in accordance with established policies and procedures. Orients new clients to the program and prepares case records to facilitate case management, records daily statistics. Prepares and distributes meal and shower tickets, assigns bed numbers; distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required. Communicate with first responders in emergency situations. Informs supervisor of any referral issues as they arise. Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively. Ability to perform data entry into a computer. Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action. Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis. Distance of travel is usually within the same building. Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light to heavy objects (up to 30 lbs.) occasionally. Working Conditions: Work is performed in a residential facility where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like. Employee Benefits: Paid Time Off Retirement Savings Plan Available Health, Dental and Vision BenefitsAvailable Voluntary Life and more WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr The Salvation Army