The Salvation Army

Shelter Monitor

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $13.00
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Work Schedule

Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Employee assistance program
Training and Development

Job Description

The Galveston Corps n Shelter located in Galveston, Texas, is a dedicated residential facility providing overnight shelter services to individuals in need. Operated with a mission to ensure safety, security, and support for vulnerable populations, this shelter is committed to maintaining a respectful environment that upholds house rules while offering essential services such as meals, hygiene items, and medical assistance. The shelter serves as a critical resource for individuals experiencing homelessness or other emergency situations, providing them with not only a safe place to stay but also support through case management and coordination with first responders when necessary. The Galveston... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • one year experience performing security or social service work preferred
  • ability to meet attendance requirements
  • ability to read, write, and communicate English effectively
  • ability to perform data entry
  • ability to respond to emergencies quickly and calmly
  • ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing, and walking
  • ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs occasionally
  • willingness to work overnight shifts
  • ability to maintain neat and proper facility order

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • one year experience in security or social service work preferred
  • knowledge of client intake procedures
  • ability to maintain accurate records and logs
  • ability to respond calmly to emergencies
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to distribute supplies and medications
  • CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain
  • Food Handlers certification or ability to obtain
  • valid state driver's license preferred

Job Duties

  • Assists residents staying in the 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 supervisor or Corps Officer
  • ensures clients comply with house rules, checks client's baggage for drugs, alcohol, weapons
  • responds to emergencies calmly and initiates appropriate actions
  • orients new clients to the program and prepares case records
  • prepares and distributes meal and shower tickets, assigns bed numbers
  • distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items
  • secures and distributes client medications as required
  • communicates with first responders in emergency situations
  • informs supervisor of referral issues as they arise
  • performs other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

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