Shelter Worker​/Resident Assistant - Women's Shelter; On Call

Shelter Worker/Resident Assistant - Women's Shelter (On Call)

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This range is provided by The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Resident Assistant will provide support to Hope House residents and create a hospitable and safe environment in the shelter.

• Provide support to shelter residents.
• Monitor the activities of the residents within the shelter environment. Complete daily Shift log checklist during your shift. Review and record the Communication Log each shift.
• Conduct security wanding upon resident admission, as well as random wand checks.
• Monitor the physical facility by making rounds every half hour and conducting periodic inspections to ensure rooms are clean, facility is secure and that clients are abiding by house rules.
• Make referrals to alternative emergency shelter providers when Program beds are unavailable.
• Maintain basic record keeping responsibilities. This includes performing electronic intakes in the database and completing accurate time sheets in a timely manner.
• Check your individual work email daily.
• Attend and participate in monthly Staff meetings/Resident meetings.
• Attend relevant In-Service training/conferences, as requested.
• Complete all mandatory training (in-person and online) in a timely manner.
• Clean linens, maintain cleanliness of the facility (inside and perimeter).
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED will be reviewed. Associated Degree preferred.
• Crisis intervention, interpersonal and communication skills needed.
• Ability to work in a continually changing and challenging environment.
• Flexibility in personal work schedule. Must be available for relief hours as needed.
• Basic computer skills required for completion of intakes, time sheets, email, daily logs.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Administrative

• Non-profit Organizations