Monitor

Overview

Position: Monitor 

Department: Shelter

Location: 344 N 7th Street, Allentown, PA

Availability of Position: ASAP

Schedule: Various positions: Full time

Reporting Relationship: Shelter Director

Salary and Grade: $14 per hour; Grade 71, Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible full-time employees including:

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

Position Overview:The monitor will be responsible for the safety and security of the emergency sheltc1· guests and the permanent housing program guests. Monitor will track the entry and exit of all guest and visitors.Responsible for maintaining the conditions of the shelter, enforcing rules, general office, clerical and phone work, intakes and exits, cleaning and preparing guest rooms, meal preparation and reporting guest issues to the caseworker.

Responsibilities

Description of Position:

• Understand and enforce Hospitality House Rules and Regulations, Understand and enforce the Employee Code of Be on time for all scheduled shifts as indicated on schedule. Follow proper: call off procedures. Be avai1ilable to cover shifts as needed i.e., holidays, to cover sick, vacation, etc. Orient and train newly hired monitors. Report to the Director or Caseworker- any resident infractions or resident concerns. Provide coverage and security at the front desk. Put out daily mail to guests. Complete meal logs for guests who eat at the sheller.
• Complete all shelter duties as Clean and maintain all common areas of the shelter, including the kitchen a1ncl bathrooms daily. Assist the cook with preparing, cleaning up meals, and menu planning if needed.
• Prepare meals as needed. Read a daily logbook and complete daily tasks and responsibilities as Document it in the logbook importantly events or supplies needed. Complete all assigned tasks on daily chore list daily. Answer all telephone calls, take accurate messages, and forward to appropriate individual.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma, GED and al least-2 years working with people. College degree and human service experience is a plus. Ability to function as a team member. Excellent communication, listening, reading and writing skills.

• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check. In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.

Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below.

External candidates interested in this position please apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org. 

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.   

No Phone Calls Please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 5/15/26._____________________________________________________________

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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 human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2618