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Shelter Operations Manager

Job in Lacey, Thurston County, Washington, 98509, USA
Listing for: Low Income Housing Institute
Full Time, Part Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Shelter Operations Manager

LOCATION:

Southend Village - 9101 Martin Luther King Jr Way South, Seattle, WA 98118

POSTING DATE: 11/27/2024

REPORTS TO:

Program Manager

HOURS:

Full-time, 40 hours per week, includes some on-call evenings and weekends

PAY RANGE: $65, annually, DOE

BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and sick leave are available to employees. Employees accrue 116 hours of vacation during the first year and receive 11 paid holidays. (Prorated for part-time employees).

POSITION TYPE:
Exempt, management position

This position supervises activities at the site and maintains a safe environment for all program participants in the Enhanced Shelter. This position also provides emergency coverage as needed and works closely with all Shelter Organizers, Case Managers, and the LIHI Management team.

Responsibilities:
  • Staff Support and Supervision
    • Hire, supervise, and train staff, volunteers, interns, and interface with vendors, contractors, consultants, and community members.
    • Complete staff evaluations that address performance concerns, set goals with clear performance expectations.
    • Troubleshoot client issues, refer issues as appropriate to management, and work in a team approach to determine the best course of action.
  • Program Management and Coordination
    • Provide an on-site presence, monitoring the Enhanced Shelter and surrounding areas.
    • Coordinate activities, staffing, and maintenance of the community and dining spaces, the yard, and tiny houses. Ensure safety and well-being of the clients.
    • Enforce rules and guest policy.
    • Assist clients/participants in completing move-in and move-out paperwork.
    • Monitor individuals entering and exiting the property. Maintain logs and complete incident reports.
    • Provide outreach and info to neighborhood organizations, clients, and the Community Advisory Committee.
    • Monitor activities and appearance, and perform light maintenance and janitorial of all common areas, entry, kitchen, community space, bathrooms, grounds, and the perimeter of the site.
    • Assist in preparing vacant units including light maintenance, cleaning, and coordinating with vendors in a timely manner.
    • Maintain inventory of basic supplies and assist in ordering supplies.
    • Respond to clients’ concerns and questions regarding the program.
    • Respond to emergencies on site, being on-call with cell phone and performing grounds checks. Call 911 in case of emergencies such as fire or injuries. Alert LIHI staff and management of incidents, safety concerns, and other related issues.
    • Work with other staff members, community groups, government entities, volunteers, and future clients on community notification, tours, and community outreach.
    • Organize training for staff and clients on domestic violence, mental health, hoarding, self-help, and other areas.
    • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
  • Qualifications:
  • Two years’ experience working in the property management or human services field.
  • Experience providing services to low-income and/or homeless men and women.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people with sensitivity to cultural, race, gender, mental health, and class issues, and a demonstrated commitment to low-income.
  • One year experience working on leading a program or project with staff and volunteers.
  • Ability to effectively supervise staff, interns, and volunteers, and to work with confidential, sensitive information (physical, electronic, and verbal) and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, fairly independent and autonomous work environment. Must be a self-starter, highly organized, able to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and follow up.
  • Must have exceptional problem-solving skills, be able to resolve conflicts, and ability to work effectively with difficult people.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheet programs. Previous experience with record keeping and report preparation.
  • Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must possess a strong sense of ethics, professional boundaries, and an inviting demeanor.
  • Respect for homeless people, diplomacy/tact, and an optimistic approach are essential.
  • Excellent communication skills.
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