Program Aide

The Salvation Army Midland Division Family Haven Shelter is looking for a Program Aide to maintain shelter security, maintain control, and assist homeless clients occupying evening, overnights, and weekends warming center.

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week position, with a starting pay of $15 to $16 per hour. The Salvation Army Family Haven is located at 10740Page Ave, Saint Louis, Missouri

Essential Functions

• Monitor clients to maintain control and assure safety of clients in building and on grounds. Enforce resident policies and procedures.
• Accomplish intake interviews on all clients including police clearance and explain thorough explanation of policies and procedures. Assign beds for lodging and give out bed linens as needed.
• Make shelter journal log entries of incidents during the shift and read the previous entries at the beginning of the shift.
• Record statistics of attendance at house meetings and maintain client roster list.
• Make resident bed checks every hour during the night.
• Answer phone calls and take / pass messages as necessary.
• Assign / monitor chores to be completed by residents. Assist with training for chores. Keep office clean.
• Wake clients up as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Salvation Army Safe From Harm guidelines.
• Participate in other activities as directed (e.g., team meetings, in-service training, fund-raising / special events, etc.).
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors. This includes but is not limited to such actions as : resolutions of conflicts in a professional manner; courteous treatment of staff, visitors, and clients; respect of others' property and person; and professional and appropriate communication to and about clients, co-workers, and supervisors.

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