Shelter Worker

POSITION TITLE: Shelter Worker

UNIT: Bremerton Corps

REPORTS TO: Shelter Supervisor, Corps Officers

STATUS: Non-Exempt, Full-time/Part-time Hourly

PAY: $19.24

The Salvation Army's 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.

Winter Shelter Mission Statement:

To provide emergency shelter with a minimum of barriers. The shelter must be a safe, inviting place for those in need.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Must be a team player committed to the common purpose of assisting those in need
• Must be sensitive and act accordingly to program participants who may be dealing with multiple issues and stresses due to their current living situation
• Must possess the ability to create a pleasant and friendly atmosphere and develop helpful relationships with program participants and other staff and
• Must be able to diffuse hostile people and situations, maintaining order and c
• Must be able to write all incidents and activities in the shelter clearly and understandably in a daily shelter log and incident
• Must be able to describe emergency situations by telephone to emergency responders and supervisory
• No level of education is required for this However, the employee must be able to demonstrate an understanding of a variety of human behaviors and be able to adapt to any given situation. The employee must show the strength of character in the face of homeless men and women who have developed survival and manipulation skills from living on the streets.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Staffing and scheduling requirements might require the employee to work different shifts as There will be two basic shifts, first (or opening) and second (closing). Requirements for the safety of staff and clients will be the same for each shift worked. There will be different responsibilities between the Opening and Closing shifts.
• The employee will need to follow basic rules of operation as posted by The Salvation Army for clients and staff. This would include, but not be limited to, the admittance of clients into the program for the night, enforcement of what personal items can and cannot come with them into the shelter, the issuing of bedding to each client upon their arrival, general cleaning and maintaining of building and
• The shelter monitor shift schedule will be published weekly by the shelter manager. Shelter monitors are to find a replacement for any shift they are scheduled for but cannot fulfill.
• Perform the outlined tasks for either the opening or closing of the shelter operation for the This would be accomplished by completing the task sheet for your assigned shift.
• Abide by The Salvation Army Social Services Code of This would include any appearance of a conflict of interest with program participants and volunteers.
• Provide a warm, caring, and courteous environment that encourages cooperation, respect, and
• Enter pertinent information about all activities and events in the shelter daily log during your assigned Review previous log entries, maintaining a continuity of supervision throughout the shifts.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for all program participants, staff, and volunteers. This would include, but not be limited to, regular walkthroughs of the shelter sleeping areas, checking the bathrooms, and maintaining a presence in the client Diffuse any conflicts as they arise and communicate with other staff and security any findings or concerns.
• Distribute personal necessities to the clients as needed and as items are available.
• As time permits, launder excess blankets, towels, and bedding as
• Support volunteers assigned during your shift by orientating them to the safety guidelines and
• Attend all meetings the Shelter Supervisor schedules for training, planning, and
• Maintain strict client confidentiality, keeping records secure and notifying the Shelter Manager/Supervisor of any issues/problems you have become aware of during and after your
• Perform other tasks as necessary as assigned or requested by your
• Creating a safe work environment can involve janitorial duties, etc. If that were to occur, you would be provided with the necessary tools and PPE to do this safely.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, and twist intermittently or continually.
• Ability to grasp, push, and pull objects such as files, bins, and drawers and reach
• Ability to carry and place sleeping mats, storage carts, and personal possessions in the proper place as
• Ability to lift up to 35
• Ability to operate telephone and essential electronic

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the position's essential duties with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment to meet the position's physical requirements. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation is reasonable and cause no undue hardship.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Such equal opportunity for employment will apply to recruitment and hiring, training, promotion, salaries and other compensation, transfers and layoffs or termination.

The Salvation Army will comply with all governmental orders and any contractual obligations relative to COVID-19 safety measures, including mandatory vaccination of staff, if required. The Salvation Army will consider requests for exemptions from any such requirements on either religious or medical grounds.