Housing Monitor (8252)

Housing MonitorALM-Baton Rouge LA Corps - Baton Rouge, LA 70805 Start Date 09/24/2026 End Date 10/08/2026OverviewSalary Range $11.00 Hourly Category HousingAbout This OpportunityThis position is responsible for:Accepts and processes residents staying in 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 shelter is maintained in a neat and proper order.Key Responsibilities:Ensures that all rooms are in proper order before and after arrival of residents; checks fire equipment and ensures proper working order.Monitors the activities of the shelter residents ensuring safety and compliance with house rules; checks the security of all windows and doors; monitors cameras and makes periodic rounds of entire facility; records any unique situations occurring on assigned shift.Responds to emergencies in a calm manner and initiates appropriate corrective actions in accordance with established policies and procedures.Completes required paperwork representing client intake for the day; inputs data into the computer in order to maintain computer records and generate client lists; prepares, tallies, and balances monies with receipts; drops the money in the safe.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.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.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.Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.Work requires performance of duties in social services environment where exposure to communicable and infectious diseases are possible.All employees recognize that 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.Employee Benefits:Medical, Dental, and Vision InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday PayLife InsuranceRetirement Plans and more!What We Are Looking For In YouEducation and Experience:High school diploma or G.E.D.andone year experience performing security work or working in a social service environment,orany equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.Licenses and Certifications:None.Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled