Below is a job vacancy announcement for a Lead Housing Monitor at The Salvation Army, Lynchburg Corps located in Lynchburg, VA. If you are interested in applying for this position, candidates must apply online at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/employment-opportunities/ or through indeed.

Position: Lead Housing Monitor

Location: Lynchburg Corps - Lynchburg, Virginia

Position Type: Regular Full-Time with Benefits

About this opportunity:

Under the general supervision of the Social Services Program Manager, the Lead Housing Monitor serves as a lead worker to Housing Monitors. The incumbent monitors the day-to-day routine operations of the Housing Monitors; monitors the activity of residents on an assigned shift ensuring safety, security and compliance to house rules; maintains accurate and complete records and logs containing pertinent information; ensures the physical plant is maintained in a neat and proper order. As a lead position, the incumbent will work a non- traditional schedule to include weekends and evening shifts.

Key responsibilities:

· Plans, schedules and assigns work of Housing Monitors.

· Instructs and trains employees in the proper methods and procedures.

· Ensures scheduling problems are resolved quickly and efficiently.

· Updates residents’ admittance tracking sheets.

· Inputs data as necessary into the computer system.

· Monitors client's day-to-day activities, including scheduling and inventorying, passes, taking of prescribed medication, and resident's general whereabouts.

· Maintains shelter logbook through documentation.

· Collects male and female urinalysis. Documents urinalysis and Breathalyzers test results.

· Mediates conflicts between residents.

· Performs a variety of housekeeping duties sweeping, moping, vacuuming, and cleaning of bathrooms on a daily basis.

· Assist with special events and seasonal programs, as requested.

What we are looking for in you:

· High school diploma or G.E.D.

· One year experience performing security and/or social service work preferred.

· Or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills and abilities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Ability to meet attendance requirements. Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language. Ability to lift and carry objects less than 24 pounds and occasional lifting object 25 to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a lodge/shelter facility where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

· Paid Time Off

· Retirement plan

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

· Passionate

· Compassionate

· Uplifting

· Brave

· Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

Application Submittal Period: 11/22/2024-12/24/2024

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled