Job Description

Make a Difference: Join the Quincy Salvation Army Emergency Shelter Team!

Are you a compassionate individual who wants to make a real impact in your community? The Quincy Salvation Army Emergency Shelter is seeking dedicated Shelter Monitors to help provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. No prior social work experience? No problem! If you bring empathy, kindness, and a genuine desire to help, we’ll provide the training you need to succeed.

Position Details

• Pay Rate: $17.00/hour, with an additional $1.00/hour for overnight shifts.
• Shifts: Flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Status: Full-time, 40hours/week.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the shelter premises to ensure safety and security for all clients and staff.
• Maintain a welcoming and supportive environment while upholding shelter rules and policies.
• Complete intake forms for new clients and update client files as needed.
• Assist clients with access to basic needs like food, linens, and/or hygiene products.
• Respond to client concerns, providing emotional support and referrals for services as appropriate.
• Report any incidents, safety concerns, or facility maintenance needs to management.
• Maintain shelter journals, logs, and other records including incident reports and referrals.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and relay information to appropriate staff members.
• Assist in light custodial tasks including cleaning common areas, restocking supplies, and maintaining the shelter's cleanliness.
• Prepare and serve meals to clients as required.
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions to stay informed and improve service delivery.

What are We Looking For?

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Previous social work or related experience is helpful but not required.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with diverse individuals.
• Attitude: Compassionate, nonjudgmental, and professional in handling sensitive situations.
• Capabilities: Ability to work independently, maintain composure, and problem-solve under pressure.
• Additional: Basic cooking, cleaning, and computer skills for record-keeping and daily tasks.
• Availability: Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

• Free Kroc Membership: Enjoy access to state-of-the-art fitness facilities and wellness programs. All you pay is the taxes!
• Paid Training & Development: Grow your skills and career with paid training and robust professional development opportunities to ensure continuous growth in your career journey.
• Flexible Scheduling: Balance work with your other commitments.
• Meaningful Impact: Be part of a team making a difference in the lives of those most in need.

_____________________________________________________ About the Salvation Army: The Salvation Army believes in faith put into action and making life better for others. Our services meet physical, emotional and spiritual needs to rebuild lives and create lasting change. Help is given freely and without discrimination, while preserving the individual's dignity. We're here to change lives, one at a time.   The Quincy Area Command serves Adams, Pike and Brown counties in Illinois and Marion, Ralls, Lewis, Shelby and Monroe counties in Missouri as well as transients who have come to our community and find themselves in a homeless situation. It is the goal of our program to equip our residents with the knowledge and life skills development needed to find employment and suitable, affordable housing that they might become self-sufficient individuals.    The Emergency Shelter can accommodate up to 20 people with rooms dedicated to single men and women as well as families. The building also includes our Family Services programs and Food Pantry/Breadline. Qualifications

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, minorities, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice systems, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call Dylan Altmix, Human Resources Assistant, at 217-231-5655.

*The Salvation Army work sites are Drug & Alcohol Free Workplaces, and are totally free of the use, possession or working under the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol.

*The Salvation Army, as a church, is exempt from participation in federal and state unemployment insurance programs. Upon termination, employees are not eligible for Unemployment Compensation.