Shelter Monitor, Non-Profit & Social Impact

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Shelter Monitor

DEPARTMENT: Bremerton Corps

REPORTS TO: Shelter Manager and/or Shift Supervisor

STATUS: Temporary Non-Exempt, Part Time and Full Time Hourly

PAY RATE: $20.41 per hour

Join a team where you can offer compassion, dignity, and sustainable opportunities for people in need in your local community!

The Salvation Army is an inspiring place to work. With offices in every major US city and over 120 countries around the globe, it’s a place where people can invest in people on every level. In the Northwest region of the US, we serve people with food to shelter opportunities and almost everything in between. We are committed to being an efficient and effective network of local offices that make up a huge western region team.

In other words, we’re committed to being big and small at the same time. That makes us a seriously great place to work. As one of the most impactful social service organizations in the world, we hire people who constantly seek new ways to keep us moving forward. We welcome you on finding your place to offer opportunities for people in need!

This role is temporary and scheduled to end March/April 2026.

The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is spiritual regeneration of all people. The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer.

Scope

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

• Staffing and scheduling requirements might require the employee to work different shifts. There will be two basic shifts, first (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.
• Follow basic rules of operation as posted by The Salvation Army for clients and staff. This includes, but is not limited to, admitting clients into the program for the night, enforcing permissible personal items, issuing bedding on arrival, and general cleaning and maintaining of building and property.
• Perform the outlined tasks for either the opening or closing of the shelter operation by completing the task sheet for the assigned shift.
• Abide by The Salvation Army Social Services Code of Conduct and avoid conflicts of interest with program participants and/or volunteers.
• Provide a warm, caring and courteous environment that encourages cooperation, respect and a sense of community.
• Enter pertinent information of all activities in the shelter daily log during your assigned shift and review previous log entries to maintain continuity of supervision.
• Provide all program participants, staff and volunteers with a safe and secure environment, including regular walkthroughs of sleeping areas, bathrooms, and client areas. Diffuse conflicts as they arise and communicate findings to staff and security as needed.
• Distribute personal necessities to clients as needed and as items are available.
• As time permits, launder excess blankets, towels and bedding as needed.
• Support volunteers assigned during your shift by orienting them to safety guidelines.
• Attend meetings scheduled by the Shelter Supervisor for training, planning and operation.
• Maintain strict client confidentiality, keeping records secure and notifying the Shelter Supervisor of any issues you are aware of during and after your shift.
• Perform other tasks as necessary as assigned or requested by your supervisor.

• No specific level of education is required, but the employee must demonstrate an understanding of a variety of human behaviors and adapt to any given situation. The employee must show strength of character when interacting with homeless individuals who may have developed survival and manipulation skills from street life.

• Must be able to pass a TSA criminal background check
• Must be a team player committed to the common purpose of assisting those in need
• Must be sensitive to program participants dealing with multiple issues and…