Shelter Worker

Job Description

Job Description

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 the needs in His name without discrimination.

Shelter in Place Lewis County Shelter Mission Statement :

To provide emergency shelter with a minimum of barriers for attendance. To see the wholeness of a person as a priority and to come alongside individuals to resource them with the tools necessary to end the cycle of poverty.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Must be able to pass criminal background check
• Must be a team player committed to the common purpose of assisting individuals in need.
• Must be sensitive and act accordingly to program participants who may be dealing with multiple traumas and stressors which may or may not be a contributing factor to their housing situation.
• Must possess the ability to create a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. In doing so, develop helpful relationships with program participants as well as with other staff and volunteers.
• Must possess the ability to describe in writing all incidents and activities in shelter in a clear and understandable manner in a daily shelter log and incident reports.
• Must be able to describe emergency situations by telephone to emergency responders and supervisory personnel.
• No level of education is required for the position. 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 be able to show strength of character in the face of individuals in crisis, trauma and undefined housing status.

Summary of Duties

It is the goal of the corps officer that the shelter be the extension of the services and care provided from The Salvation Army Centralia. The Shelter Supervisor would be the main contact person on all employee and volunteer concerns in the program and would respond appropriately. If there are any concerns or requests that cannot be handled, then it would need to be brought to the immediate attention of the Corps Officer.

Summary of Job Duties (Performing Nightly Shelter Duties as Needed)

Physical Requirements

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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities / Women / Veterans / People with Disabilities.