Shelter Monitor Assistant

Company: The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Location: Waterloo
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

The starting salary for this part-time position is $12 per hour.
Overnight and Weekend Positions Available

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.
Summary/Primary Purpose: Provide support to the Emergency Shelter Director by providing supervision and intake of clients, maintaining security, and providing supportive services in a Christian atmosphere. Regular attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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• Conduct intake interview of incoming residents into the shelter.
  
• Assign a proper room; distribute needed bedding and personal care items.
  
• Provide necessary supervision of shelter and residents, assuring that rules and policies are being followed. Maintain an awareness of client needs.
  
• Answer phone calls, take messages when appropriate.
  
• General cleaning as necessary.
  
• Prepare coffee and oversee breakfast preparation and clean up.
  
• Administer breathalyzer tests.
  
• Review log book and update as needed.
  
• Do room inspections and enforce cleaning rules for areas.
  
• Distribute medications as needed.
  
• Be responsible for over-all cleanliness of the shelter areas.
  
• Supervises volunteers/community service workers as assigned.
  
• Provide seasonal assistance as needed.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A
  Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required, and a minimum of 1 year experience.

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