Job Information
The Salvation Army Shelter Monitor - Day Shift in Modesto, California
Description
OVERVIEW:
Employee, under the supervision of the Shelter Director and Deputy Shelter Director, will be responsible for providing shelter services to clients.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and maintain a safe and secure environment with an emphasis on non-violent communication and intervention
Secure shelter guests’ personal property at intake and at various times throughout the day in designated storage areas
Direct shelter guests in cleaning and caring for the shelter areas for sleeping
Assisting with shelter guest intakes and appointments with shelter staff
Monitor and assist shelter guests in laundry and day room areas
Clean and sanitize all sleeping areas, bathrooms, kitchen, and office areas
Any other duties relating to your job as requested by the Supervisors and/or Officers
Other related duties as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent
Education and /or experience in social services/substance abuse is helpful
Some experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through work, volunteering is helpful
Must be at least 18 years old.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple duties.
Ability to prioritize work and multi-task simultaneous projects
Ability to communicate effectively and accurately
Have good interaction skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. (usually file boxes)
EQUIPMENT USED:
Modern Office Equipment and Relevant Software
ADA Statement:
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests if the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.
Acknowledgment of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army:
The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army’s religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army’s religious purposes and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, interfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army’s religious purposes.
At-Will:
I hereby understand and acknowledge that, unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with this organization is of an “at-will” nature, which means that the Employee may resign at any time and the Employer may discharge the Employee at any time with or without cause. It is further understood that this “at-will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.
Qualifications
Experience
Preferred
Education and /or experience in social services/substance abuse is preferred
Some experience with disadvantaged populations, whether through work, volunteering is preffered
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
