Shelter Monitor, Social Work

Job Details:

Job Location:

TX-Midland Social Services n Shelter - Midland, TX 79701, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: $13.00, Job Category:
Housing, Schedule/

Hours:

29 Hours Part time

• Building Security Responsibilities (60%)
  • 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.
  • Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Intake and Discharge Responsibilities (20%)
  • Answers telephone and respond 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.
  • Updates client files as needed; obtains client’s signature on forms as well as house rules and regulations.
  • Prepares and distributes meal and shower tickets, assigns bed numbers; distributes towels, linens and personal hygiene items; secures and distributes client medications as required.
• Housekeeping and Chore Distribution Responsibilities (20%)
  • Assigns daily cooking, cleaning, and maintenance chores to clients and ensures completion of such; as needed, 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 (linens, etc.).

• Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of basic record keeping practices 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 and remain sensitive to their concerns.
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures.
• Ability to present a positive and professional image of The Salvation Army

Employee Benefits:

Employee Benefits:

• Part-Time:
  • Paid Time Off
  • Aflac Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary Life Insurance

• High school diploma or G.E.D.,
• One-year prior experience performing security or social services work in a shelter or similar environment preferred,
• or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Veterans | Disabled