What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shelter Monitor position at Stratas Foods?
The Quincy Salvation Army is seeking candidates for as-needed Shelter Monitor positions, working up to 19 hours weekly in the Emergency Shelter.
Hours: Shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Many shifts are 12 hours shifts and may be overnight.
Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour with a $1.00 per hour overnight shift differential.
Why Should You Join Our Team?
This is an opportunity to join a mission minded organization. Our employees work hard everyday to care for our community and we are happy to offer benefits to show our appreciation for your dedication to our community.
- FREE adult Kroc membership - all you pay is the taxes!
- Paid Training Time
- Flexible working schedule
Let's Take a Look at the Job!
As a Shelter Monitor for The Salvation Army you can expect to:
- Monitor clients to maintain safety of clients in the building and on grounds.
- Enforce resident policies and procedures.
- Administer intake interviews on all clients including police clearance and provide thorough explanation of policies and procedures.
- Case management as assigned.
- Assign beds for lodging, distributing bed linens as needed.
- Maintain incident records during shift and review previous entries at the start of the shift.
- Complete regular bed checks as required during overnight hours.
- Answer incoming phone calls and relay messages as necessary.
- Perform light custodial duties, maintaining cleanliness of the facility.
*This job description is not all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential duties of the position. Other duties, responsibilities and tasks may be assigned at the discretion of management.
What are We Looking For?
Education & Certifications: High school or equivalent diploma. Higher education in psychology, social work, criminal justice or other related field is a plus.
Experience: Experience with mental health, substance abuse, and/or homelessness is preferred but willing to train the right candidate.
Knowledge, Skills & Certifications:
- Excellent communications skills required.
- Must be a self-starter and perform well with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work with and relate well to people from all walks of life.
- Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving and crisis situations.
- Possess good customer service skills including complaint resolution principles.
- Ability to multi-task and work in highly demanding environment.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Must hold valid driver's license.
- Must pass The Salvation Army Motor Vehicle Record and background check.
About the Salvation Army:
The Salvation Army believes in faith put into action and making life better for others. Our services meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs to rebuild lives and create lasting change. Help is given freely and without discrimination, while preserving the individual's dignity. We're here to change lives, one at a time.
The Quincy Area Command serves Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby and Monroe counties in Missouri as well as transients who have come to our community and find themselves in a homeless situation. It is the goal of our program to equip our residents with the knowledge and life skills development needed to find employment and suitable, affordable housing that they might become self-sufficient individuals.
The shelter has 10 rooms that can accommodate up to 14 people with rooms dedicated to single men and women as well as families. The building also includes our Family Services programs and Food Pantry/Breadline.
* The Salvation Army, as a church, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. Upon termination, employees are not eligible for Unemployment Compensation.
* The Salvation Army work sites are Drug & Alcohol Free Workplaces, and are totally free of the use, possession or working under the influence of the illegal drugs and alcohol.
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