Housing Monitor_NE-KT_701-Social Services Department

The Salvation Army, an internationally recognized non-profit, faith-based organization, has a Housing Monitor for the Kentucky - Tennessee Territory, located in Bristol, TN.

Job Summary:

Accepts and processes residents staying in lodge/shelter overnight; monitors the activity of residents on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security and compliance to house rules; maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information; ensures that lodge/shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic recordkeeping practices and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively with clients in order to control, lead, and motivate behavior

Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors

Ability to work independently and with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED

And

One year experience performing security or social service work preferred,

Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements

Ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language

Ability to respond to emergency situations quickly and calmly while maintaining control and initiating the proper corrective action

Ability to perform combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis

Distance of travel is usually within the same building

Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time

Additional Comments:
All employees recognize 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.

To apply, please select the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.

Application Submittal Period: 3/13/2024 to 4/13/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 

To apply, please complete our on-line application

        https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/uss/careers

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