Housing Monitor- Hopkinsville KY

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

 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 neat and proper order. 

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Knowledge of general office procedures and practices. Knowledge of basic recordkeeping practices and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively with clients to control, lead, and motivate behavior. Ability to work with the public encompassing all types of behaviors. Ability to work independently with limited supervision while enforcing established policies and procedures. Ability to meet attendance requirements. 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.  

 Education and Experience 

High school diploma or G.E.D. 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 

Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull light (less than25ibs.) materials, supplies, and equipment. Light mobility: duties are usually performed by a combination of standing, walking, and primarily sitting.   

 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: 7/5/2023 – 7/16/2023 
 
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 online application at Interested candidates should apply to: WWW.SalvationArmycareers.org