Shelter Monitor, Social Work

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Part Time Regular Manual Labor South End Rainier Beach, Seattle, WA, US

Requisition

Posted on: 06/09/2026

Location:

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

Hours:

Saturday and Sunday 8:0AM-8:00PM

Reports To:

Shelter Operations Manager

Pay Range: $21.90 - $28.34 hourly

This position monitors activities at the Shelters and maintains a safe environment for all Program Participants. It also provides emergency coverage as needed and works closely with other Shelter Monitors and the Shelter Operations Manager.

• Assist clients/participants in completing intake and exit paperwork.
• Monitor individuals entering and exiting the shelter and enforce guest policy.
• Maintain logs and complete incident reports.
• On-site presence in the shelter, provide assistance to the program participants.
• Monitor activities, safety, security and cleanliness in the shelter.
• Perform light-maintenance and janitorial of common areas, entry, kitchen, community space, bathrooms, grounds and the perimeter of the shelter.
• Prepare vacant units including light maintenance and cleaning and painting.
• Cleanup any biohazards with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Respond to program participants' concerns and questions.
• Provide info and feedback to Shelter Operations Manager on ongoing operations and the welfare of program participants.
• Respond to emergencies, perform 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.
• Responsible for detailed reporting and documenting all incidents and maintenance needs and operational issues in writing through the assigned platform/system, in a timely fashion (within 24 or 48 hours for non-emergent issues).
• Foster a clean and safe environment.
• Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines.
• Utilize PPE Equipment and follow PPE protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with people with sensitivity to cultural, race, gender, mental health and class issues.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to read, write and communicate in English.

• Experience providing services to low-income and/or people experiencing homelessness.
• One year maintenance, customer service and/or direct service.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening test.

• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision (with HRA, HSA & FSA options)
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401k offered for unionized employees (through OPEIU8)
• 403b offered for non-union employees
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Aflac offered for all employees.