Our 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.
Overview:
The role of the shelter monitor is to supervise clients receiving services from the Santa Cruz Corps Shelter Program as well as assisting in keeping shelter areas clean and orderly.
Duties:
- Establishes and maintains a safe and secure environment with emphasis on non-violent communication and intervention.
- Maintains and monitors supply inventory, restocking cabinets/shelves, notifying staff of supplies shortage and reporting misuse of supplies.
- Intercedes and mitigates conflicts between shelter guest, exercising diplomacy and trauma informed care to deescalate the dispute and reach a solution.
- Develops respectful relations with shelter guests; learning names, identifying specific needs, checking in, active listening, answering questions and providing information.
- Enforces shelter rules and expectations in a consistent manner, utilizing principles of conflict mitigation and trauma informed care.
- Completes shelter duties such as sweeping, mopping, spraying handles, tables and countertops, refill towels, spray down and clean toilets within the shelter facility.
- Any other duties relating to your job as requested by the Supervisors and/or Officers.
Experience
Preferred- Social Services
- Substance Abuse & Mental Health
- Homeless Services
Education
Required- High School or Equivalent or better
- Some college or better
Behaviors
Preferred- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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)