Resident Monitor; Women's Unit

Job Details

Location:

ALM-Birmingham AL Area Command – Birmingham, AL 35234

Position Type:
Full Time Regular

Salary Range: $12.77 per hour

Job Category:
Housing

The Salvation Army is hiring a Full Time Residential Monitor for the Birmingham Command Women’s Unit. The role involves monitoring residents, ensuring safety, maintaining records, and keeping the facility orderly.

Monday – Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

• Accept and process residents staying in the housing unit/shelter; monitor activity on an assigned shift to ensure safety, security, and compliance with house rules; maintain accurate records and logs; keep the shelter neat.
• Apply knowledge of general office procedures and basic record‑keeping practices.
• Communicate effectively with clients to control, lead, and motivate behavior.
• Work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures.

• Meet attendance requirements and respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly.
• Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Perform combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis; travel distance usually within the same building.
• Walk, stand, and lift light objects (less than 25 lbs.) – 5 to 10% of the work time.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Perform work in a lodge/shelter facility with minimal physical discomfort from weather or noise.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and at least one year of experience in security or social service work, or equivalent training/experience.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Veterans / Disabled