Program Staff Overnight (PART-TIME)

Description

OUR CORE PURPOSE:

As an expression of God’s love in Southwest Florida, we are growing to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone or without a pathway for their journey from crisis to contributor. Together with our partners and participants, we cultivate communities where people are progressively seen, accepted, challenged, and supported.  

GENERAL SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities are to provide support to the Shelter Housing program of St. Matthew’s House with standard security processes and procedures. 

Individual must be organized and possess strong personal and professional boundaries. Must be skilled in conflict resolution and be able to demonstrate the same. As program security, you will demonstrate excellent surveillance and emergency response skills. You will need a strong commitment to security rules and knowledge of all hazards and threats to safety. Individual must demonstrate a positive attitude and be willing to work together with team members. St. Matthew’s House is a faith based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists to transform lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Help to develop and implement security policies, protocols and procedures
• Recruiting, training and supervising contract based security officers and guards
• Works a variety of shifts which may include second and third shifts, as well as weekends. 
• Enters accurate objective documentation into the CMS 
• Attend meetings to determine operational needs as related to facility security
• Plan and coordinate security operations for specific events
• Coordinate staff when responding to emergencies and alarms
• Review reports on incidents and breaches
• Investigate and resolve and security issues
• Create reports for management on security status
• Performs regular security checks of the facility to ensure that the facility is secured 
• Removes and stores discharged residents’ personal items per program guidelines 
• Works as a team with other staff members to ensure completion of assigned tasks 
• Properly screen individuals who are attempting to enter the shelter after hours 
• Treats all residents and guests with respect and exercises appropriate boundaries with residents 
• Responsible for training staff on de-escalation techniques, proper safety and security precautions as well as potential threats.
• Has knowledge of all guidelines located in the Shelter Handbook and carries the responsibility of holding residents accountable for guidelines 
• Pray with residents and staff as opportunities are available 
• Completes all job duties with St. Matthew’s House core values as the guiding principle.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma; Further education in security administration or similar field will be an asset

Experience: Proven experience in security procedures or similar position. Former law enforcement or military.

Confidentiality: Works with highly confidential information. 

Mental/Visual Demands: Flow of work requires normal mental and visual capabilities.

Physical Demand: Must be able to stand for a minimum of 4 hours at a time and lift at 

least 50 pounds. Must be able to bend or kneel to the ground.

Working Conditions: Combination of office and outdoor environment.