Front Desk Clerk, Shelter
Job Category: Administrative & Clerical Requisition Number: FRONT022937
Posted: December 30, 2025
Full-Time
On-site
Rate: $18.36 USD per hour
Alameda County Coordinat Salvation Army Garden Street Oakland, CA 946011314, USA
Job Details
Description
The Salvation Army Mission Statement:
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 for God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BASIC PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to provide direction and supervision for program participants and provide facility security.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist participants with daily needs (i.e: personal hygiene, simple problem solving, conflict management, etc)
- Monitor all persons entering and exiting the building
- Answer phone, handle routine questions and direct calls
- Complete daily logs (shift logs, safety logs, FYIs, etc.)
- Oversee the participants cleaning and doing their daily chores
- Conduct data entry as assigned
- Conduct routine curfew and bedtime checks
- Conduct washing of house linens as needed
- Monitor security cameras regularly
- Maintain and execute confidential information according to HIPPA standards
- Maintain a highly detailed and organized filing system
- Utilize harm reduction and trauma informed care principles
- Maintain a professional image and procedures for the front office
- Complete written documentation of participant infractions
- Maintain a neat and organized filing system
- Check and respond to emails and voicemails on a regular basis
- Adhere to confidentiality standards
- Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
- Knowledge of, and familiarity with, homeless services and social services.
- Ability to speak and write the English language at a high and professional level
- High degree of confidentiality
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel and Outlook preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent and professional telephone etiquette and presence
- High degree of organizational skills
- Approach problem solving creatively
- Strong ability to utilize a high level of time management and handling multiple tasks
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one (1) year social service experience preferred
- ServSafe Food Handlers Certification
- Must possess a valid California Class C Driver License, and ability to drive a Salvation Army vehicle
- Must be 21 years or older
- Complete The Salvation Army vehicle course training
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis
- Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects
- Ability to reach overhead
- Ability to operate telephone
- Ability to lift up to 25-40 lbs.
- Ability to operate a computer
- Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information
- Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools PC, Fax Machine, Telephone, Calculator, Copier, Printer.
Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed would not result in undue hardship.
Qualifications
Education
Required: High School or Equivalent or better.
Experience
Preferred: 1 year: Administrative or Receptionist
Licenses & Certifications
Required: Driver's License
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