Shelter Monitor, Non-Profit & Social Impact

Bremerton Corps
Salvation Army 6th Street
Bremerton, WA , USA

DEPARTMENT: Bremerton Corps

REPORTS TO: Shelter Manager and/or Shift Supervisor

STATUS: Temporary Non-Exempt, Part Time and Full Time Hourly

PAY RATE: $20.41 per hour

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team.

In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

This role is temporary and scheduled to end March/April 2026.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement:

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

SCOPE: To provide shelter with a minimum of barriers. The shelter must be a safe, inviting place for those in need.

• Staffing and scheduling requirements might require the employee to work different shifts as There will be two basic shifts, first (or opening) and second (closing). Requirements for the safety of staff and clients will be the same for each shift worked. There will be different responsibilities between the Opening and Closing shifts.
• The employee will need to follow basic rules of operation as posted by The Salvation Army for clients and staff. This would include, but not be limited to, the admittance of clients into the program for the night, enforcement of what personal items can and cannot come with them into the shelter, the issuing of bedding to each client upon their arrival, general cleaning and maintaining of building and property.
• Perform the outlined tasks for either the opening or closing of the shelter operation for the This would be accomplished by completing the task sheet for the particular shift you have been assigned.
• Abide by The Salvation Army Social Services Code of This would include any appearance of a conflict of interest with program participants and/or volunteers.
• Provide a warm, caring and courteous environment that encourages cooperation, respect and a feeling of community.
• Enter pertinent information of all activities and events in the shelter daily log during your assigned Review previous log entries maintaining a continuity of supervision throughout the shifts.
• Provide all program participants, staff and volunteers with a safe and secure This would include, but not be limited to, regular walkthroughs of the shelter sleeping areas, checking the bathrooms and maintaining a presence in the client areas. Diffuse any conflicts as they arise and communicate with other staff and security any findings or concerns.
• Distribute personal necessities to the clients as needed and as items are available.
• As time permits launder excess blankets, towels and bedding as needed.
• Support volunteers who are assigned during your shift by orientating them to the safety guidelines and
• Attend any and all meetings scheduled by the Shelter Supervisor for training, planning and operation.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality keeping records secure and notifying the Shelter Supervisor of any issues/problems you have become aware of during and after your shift.
• Perform other tasks as necessary as assigned or requested by your supervisor

• No level of education is required for this However, the employee must be able to demonstrate an understanding of a variety of human behaviors and be able to adapt to any given…