Shelter Monitor

About the role

The Salvation Army Midland Division Shelter in Springfield, Missouri seeks a part‑time Shelter Monitor to work 24 hours per week, maintaining Harbor House security and assisting homeless clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clients to maintain control and assure safety of clients in building and on grounds.
• Enforce resident policies and procedures.
• Conduct intake interviews for all clients, including police clearance, and explain policies and procedures.
• Assign beds for lodging and distribute bed linens as needed.
• Make Harbor House journal log entries of incidents during the shift and read previous entries at shift start.
• Record statistics of attendance at house meetings and maintain client roster list.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of experience in a social service agency, or two years of work experience without a diploma.
• Higher education in psychology, social work, criminal justice, or a related field is a plus.
• Must possess Infant/Child/Adult CPR/First Aid certification or be able to obtain it within the first 90‑day probationary period.

Qualifications

Team player, self‑starter, able to work with minimal supervision.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures.
• Desirable computer skills.

Pay

Starting pay is $15.00 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑time, 24 hours per week.