Overnight Shelter Monitor

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The Salvation Army Midland Division Corps located in Columbia, Missouri, is looking for a Shelter Monitor. This is a part-time overnight position with starting pay of $16.00 per hour! This position offers generous paid time off policy which includes sick time, vacation time, and personal time. 14 paid holidays a year. Participation in the company funded pension plan after one year of service. Part-time employees are eligible to participate in Group Voluntary Life (based on age and smoking status).

The Salvation Army Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.  Its message is based on the Bible.  Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. 

Job Objective

This position maintains shelter security, performs clerical duties, handles receptionist duties, and provides general assistance to guests and residents in the shelter.  Position is expected to comply with and meet The Salvation Army, Federal, State and Local policies and standards. This position is expected to advance and support the Mission of The Salvation Army. 

Essential Functions

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.):  

• Assure safety of residents in building and on grounds by actively observing the people and happenings in and around the shelter and grounds.
• Consistently enforce shelter policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Intervene when appropriate to resolve problems between residents.
• Complete pre-screening actions to determine intake eligibility of new individuals seeking admission to the emergency shelter and complete intake processing to successfully admit individual.
• Add entries of incidents occurring during the shift to the daily shelter log record. Read and sign the previous entries at the beginning of the shift.
• Obtain and maintain statistics of attendance at all meetings and screenings held in the shelter.
• Update and maintain current daily client list on computer.
• Enter client data into the HMIS database when authorized and trained to do so.
• Conduct bed checks in appropriate dorms and a security pass-through of the building every hour during shift.
• Answer incoming telephone calls and greet visitors entering the building; take and distribute messages as necessary.

This job description should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list.  It is intended to identify the essential duties and requirements of the position. Employee will follow other instructions, and perform other related duties, as may be required by hi/her supervisor.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Minimum Qualifications

High school/GED Certificate with one year work experience.  Combination of training and work experience will be considered.  Must be a team player, a self-starter, and perform well with minimum supervision.  Excellent interpersonal skills, initiative and independent judgment and decision-making skills, independent and creative thinking, ability to work with a team.  Must be supportive of The Salvation Army’s mission and policies.  The position requires a high level of confidentiality.  Good communication skills as well as the ability to work with diverse and challenging personalities are essential. Ability to type log entries using Word and update Excel spreadsheets necessary.  Must possess or obtain Adult and Child CPR, First Aid and Blood Borne Pathogens certification within three months of employment.  Complete HMIS training within three months of employment for select shifts.

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Salary : $16 - $0