Shelter Manager

JOB TITLE:

Shelter DEPARTMENT:

Shelter

REPORTS TO:

Program Director BFOQ:
Faith-aligned/Christian

STATUS:
Non-Exempt PAY RANGE: $29-$32 Per Hour

ORGANIZATION:

Bread of Life Mission is a non-denominational, Christian, social services organization, which provides critically needed goods and services to the homeless, poor, and needy of Washington State without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, or religion. BOLM staff works to bring hope,healing,and recovery to Seattle’s homeless through a Christ-Centered approach,impacting

Seattle one life at a time.

Every position is essentialtofulfillourministrypurpose.

BOLM is a faith based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists to transform livesina spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 40 hours per week, including one weekend day. Responsible for providing leadership,coordination, and oversight tothe BOLMMen’s Shelter in a way that reflectsBOLM’smission,vision, core values, and purposes.

The Shelter Manager(SM) will orient and support participants staying at BOLM,assisting with basic needs, ensuring safety, security, and adherence to house guidelines in a grace-filledway.

The SM will oversee the front desk and security toensure a safe environment for participants, including administering drug and breathalyzer tests and supervising allcommon areasof the mission.

The Shelter Manager will reflect personal integrity in attitude andbehaviortoward guests, volunteers, participants, and staff.

The SM willmaintainaccurateand complete records and logscontainingpertinent information,notifying appropriate staff members of situations requiring action or attention.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The ideal candidate is one who leads with a servant's heart - willing to get their hands dirty and come alongside their team to ensure success, filling gaps where needed.

• Communicate a ministry perspective that aligns witha Biblical approach to grace and boundaries.

• Responsible forthe daily operation ofthe facility and residential programs, ensuring compliance with all oversight entities.

• Establish effective relationships of trust with residents.

• Understand,articulate and model a perspective that balances the Biblical concepts of grace and justice.

• Supervise Guest Service Coordinators,Interns, kitchenstaffand other support staff to ensure excellence in the services provided at BOLM.

• Scheduling, coaching, and evaluation of departmental staff

• Utilize computerized tracking(Mission Tracker) forkey operational metrics.

• Maintain all recordkeeping and documentation in a thorough andtimelymanner;maintain client confidentiality.

• Participate in open, collaborative communication with other personnel, consulting with Leadership as necessary to ensure compliance with BOLM standards and policies.

• Work in partnership to support the
  
  Program Director and Development Director in achieving overall BOLM goals.

• Responsible forprocuringshelter supplies, placing orders, and ensuringtimelydelivery, practicing good stewardship in coordination with the Business Manager.

• Manage kitchen operations to ensure compliance with the health department and food bank. Ensure safe food handling,preparation and healthy meals.

• Work collaboratively with other BOLM programs toassistin coordination and delivery of services.

• Responsible for the appearance, organization,and client flow inshelter.

• Lead Support Groups, Bible Studies and teach
  
  Program
  
  Classes as assigned.

• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation and debriefing in situations of conflict, stress,and trauma.

• Work collaboratively with otherBOLMmanagement and staff to advance the ministry ofBOLM; attend staff meetings and other meetings as requested.

• Complete monthlyreportandsubmitby deadline for compilation of monthly reports. Complete other reporting as directed, ensuring compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies and partner organizations.

• Conduct relevant assessments of Shelter guests

• Model servant leadership

• Perform other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Committed, mature Christian with a commitment to and a passion forimpactingchange in the lives of those struggling with homeless, addiction, and mentally health.

• Able and…