Residential Care Specialist- Overnight

About the role

The Salvation Army Midland Division Family Haven Shelter in St. Louis, Missouri is seeking a Residential Care Specialist Overnight. This is a part‑time, 25‑hour‑per‑week, non‑exempt position located at 10740 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients in practicing positive behavior and activities to maintain safety and order within the facility and on surrounding grounds.
• Conduct and document hourly bed checks on all shifts to ensure client safety and compliance.
• Enforce resident rules and policies in a fair and consistent manner.
• Maintain the shelter journal/log by recording shift incidents and reviewing previous entries.
• Answer phones, take messages, and communicate information appropriately.
• Assign and coach residents through completing chores; provide support and training as needed for chores.
• Help maintain cleanliness and order in office and shared spaces.
• Attend and participate in team meetings, staff trainings, and organizational events (including fundraising and special events).
• Complete all assigned trainings in a timely manner.
• Foster a positive and respectful work environment through professional and courteous communication with clients, coworkers, leads and supervisors.
• Resolve conflicts in a professional manner and demonstrate respect for others’ property and personal space.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent diploma with one year experience working in a Social Service agency, or two years residential experience without a diploma.
• Higher education in psychology, social work, criminal justice or other related field is a plus.

Skills

• Team player and self‑starter, able to perform well with minimum supervision.
• Good communication skills; ability to work with diverse and challenging personalities.
• Computer skills are desirable.

Pay

$15.50 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑time, 25 hours per week.