Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.25 - $20.00
Work Schedule
Fixed Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
The Salvation Army is a globally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to providing compassionate support and assistance to individuals and families in need. With a strong faith-based foundation, The Salvation Army operates various programs and services aimed at alleviating poverty, homelessness, and hardship within communities. Among its many vital efforts, the Emergency Shelter Department in McAllen, Texas, plays a crucial role in offering safe, supportive housing for vulnerable populations facing crisis situations. The organization is committed to delivering effective aid through a range of services, including shelter, food, rehabilitation, and counseling, ensuring recipients are treated with dignity and respect while working... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or GED required
- one-year prior experience in security or social service work in a shelter or similar environment
- ability to meet attendance requirements
- ability to read, write and communicate in English effectively
- ability to perform data entry into a computer
- ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly
- ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing and walking on a frequent change basis
- occasional lifting and carrying of light to heavy objects up to 30 lbs
- valid state drivers license preferred
- food handlers certification or ability to obtain within established timeframe
- CPR or first aid certification or ability to obtain within established timeframe
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or GED
- one-year prior experience performing security or social services work in a shelter or similar environment
- knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records
- knowledge of general office procedures and practices
- knowledge of basic record keeping practices and procedures
- knowledge of proper cooking methods and procedures
- ability to communicate effectively with clients to control, lead, and motivate behavior
- ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of people
- ability to work independently and with limited supervision
- ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army
- valid state drivers license preferred
- food handlers certification or ability to obtain within established timeframe
- CPR or first aid certification or ability to obtain within established timeframe
Job Duties
- 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
- 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
- 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
- administers sexual offender checks, breathalyzer testing, and drug testing of clients as needed
- prepares and distributes meal and shower tickets, assigns bed numbers
- distributes towels, linens, and personal hygiene items
- secures and distributes client medications as required
- assigns daily cooking, cleaning, and maintenance chores to clients and ensures completion of such
- 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
- verifies client employment
- verifies if clients are in the hospital as well as the length of their stay
- communicates with first responders in emergency situations
- informs supervisor of any referral issues as they arise
- performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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