House MonitorSC/Glendale Corps-Booth Senior Bridge Home Program

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.

Position Summary

The House Monitor for the Booth Home Senior Bridge Housing program provides general oversight of residents and rooms assists with checks-in and discharges of residents and evaluates and reports on residents condition to the Program Coordinator. The House Monitor is also responsible for assisting in the completion of documentation and tracking residents progress upon discharge and follow-ups. The Booth Home Senior Bridge Housing program houses 15 male and female clients with mental health diagnosis. This position requires candidates to be available to work at least one morning swing and graveyard shift per week as scheduled.

Essential Functions

• Provide professional support compassionate and safe care for all residents. Respond to clients needs promptly and with great courtesy.
• All duties will be performed in a respectful manner allowing clients and staff to maintain a healthy sense of self-worth.
• General monitoring of clients to ensure that a safe quiet and friendly atmosphere is maintained make rounds at the house periodically.
• Explain rules and procedures to all clients and ensure adherence to policies in a respectful manner.
• Complete all intake forms and records establish an individual resident file for new intakes.
• Follow all Booth Home Senior Bridge Housing and The Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Assist Case Manager with data entry and documentation included but not limited to intake forms and records maintaining resident files and discharge documentation.
• Complete all daily logs gather all needed signatures and give complete end-of-shift reports to the oncoming shift and to the Case Manager.
• Document and report unusual occurrences incidents and injuries.
• Ensure that common areas and hallways are free of obstructions and other health and safety hazards.
• Provide appropriate involvement in coordination with other staff so that safety and security measures are adhered.
• Maintain security inside and outside of the building.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintain resident confidentiality at all times.
• Assist Case Manager in completing documentation and tracking residents upon discharge.
• Answer and direct incoming calls to the appropriate individuals in a courteous and professional manner.
• Meal serving as needed including but not limited to breakfast lunch and dinner; clean-up at end of meal service and comply with all food service & health codes.
• Must assist with all cleaning common areas daily including kitchen and bathrooms room turnovers house laundry and donations.
• Ability to work an irregular schedule with varying hours as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or management personnel.

Working Conditions

Office/field environments; travel from site to site; exposure to computer screens and inclement weather conditions; may work or inspect in confined spaces; public contact. Ability to walk stand bend squat climb kneel and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis. Ability to grasp push pull objects such as files file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Ability to operate computer fax and telephone. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. This Position requires employee to be Vaccinated from COVID-19 or have a religious or medical approved exemption.

Minimum Qualifications

• Background check required.
• High School Diploma or GED Required A.A. or B.A. /B.S. highly preferred.
• Maintain valid CPR/First Aid & Food Handler Certification

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge and sensitivity regarding issues of homelessness mental health and chronic illness
• Ability to obtain annual TB test and complete other required Salvation Army trainings (decision driving PTM etc.)
• Ability both visual and auditory to identify safety hazards and monitor guest and staff behavior and enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures
• Must possess flexibility effective leadership conflict resolution and communication skills.

Required Experience:

Senior IC