Overnight House Monitor
17 days ago
Saratoga Springs
Job Description The Mother Susan Anderson Mission Home, a women's shelter operated by Soul Saving Station for Every Nation Saratoga Springs, is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and attentive Overnight House Monitor to support residents during evening and overnight hours. This role is essential to maintaining a safe, calm, and structured environment. The Overnight House Monitor provides supervision, support, and accountability while helping ensure the safety and well-being of residents throughout the night. This position is ideal for someone with strong observation skills, sound judgment, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of women in transition. Responsibilities • Monitor resident activity and maintain a safe, secure environment during overnight hours, • Conduct routine facility walkthroughs and safety checks, • Ensure compliance with house rules, expectations, and shelter policies, • Respond appropriately to resident concerns, incidents, and emergencies, • Utilize conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques when needed, • Document incidents, observations, and shift activity accurately and thoroughly, • Communicate important information during shift changes to ensure continuity of care, • Maintain professional boundaries while treating residents with dignity and respect, • Support a calm, structured, and trauma-informed environment Qualifications • High level of reliability, professionalism, and personal accountability, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during emergencies or challenging situations, • Strong observation, documentation, and problem-solving abilities, • Ability to work independently during overnight hours, • Experience in shelters, residential programs, human services, behavioral health, security, or related fields preferred but not required, • Experience with conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques is a plus Ideal Candidate You are someone who: • Provides a calm and steady presence, • Is dependable and highly responsible, • Balances compassion with accountability, • Notices details and responds appropriately to concerns, • Works well independently while supporting a team environment, • Is committed to creating a safe and respectful atmosphere for residents Schedule • Part-Time, • Overnight shifts, • Evening and weekend availability required, • Schedule flexibility based on shelter needs Why Join Us • Meaningful work that directly impacts lives, • Supportive and mission-driven environment, • Opportunity to provide stability and safety for women in transition, • Collaborative team focused on compassion, respect, and service