Shelter Monitor Assistant

***Part-time, 28 hours Per Week Monday- Thursday, 5:00 P.M.-12:00 A.M. Men's Shelter, Pay Rate: $13.00 Per Hour***

The Salvation Army Mission: 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.

Summary/Primary Purpose: Provide support to the Emergency Shelter Director by providing
supervision and intake of clients, maintaining security, and providing supportive services in a Christian
atmosphere. Regular attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct intake interview of incoming residents into the shelter.
  
• . Assign a proper room; distribute needed bedding and personal care items.
  
• . Provide necessary supervision of shelter and residents, assuring that rules and policies are
  being followed. Maintain an awareness of client needs.
  
• . Answer phone calls, take messages when appropriate.
  
• . General cleaning as necessary.
  
• Prepare coffee and oversee breakfast preparation and clean up.
  
• Administer breathalyzer tests.
• Review logbook and update as needed.
  
• Do room inspections and enforce cleaning rules for areas.
  
• Distribute medications as needed.
• Be responsible for over-all cleanliness of the shelter areas.
  
• Supervises volunteers/community service workers as assigned.
  
• Provide seasonal assistance as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required, and a minimum of 1 year
experience

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required for this position.

• Ability to be flexible and able to work on multiple projects or tasks simultaneously
  
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft software to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. As
  well as the ability to access payroll, timekeeping and personal data via a web-based system.
  
• Administrative skills to include utilization of standard office equipment, data entry, 10-key,
  attention to details and filing.
  
• Good communication skills both written and spoken, and ability to maintain effective working
  relationships.
  
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters.
  Other Qualifications: Must pass all applicable background checks. Must possess a valid driver's license
  from the state in which you reside. Must be approved through The Salvation Army Fleet Safety Program
  to drive either a Salvation Army or personal vehicle on Salvation Army business. Must successfully
  complete Safe from Harm training within 90 days of hire, as established by The Salvation Army.
  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employee may often be required to engage in rigorous activities. Limited amount of physical effort
required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying objects up to 10 pounds regularly, and up
to 50 pounds occasionally.
Working Conditions: The work environment is a business office setting with office equipment, light
traffic and moderate noise levels.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as
an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission