Shelter Monitor

Low Income Housing Institute
Seattle, WA
Category Social Services
Job Description
Role Overview

The Shelter Monitor position involves monitoring activities at the shelter, maintaining a safe environment, and providing emergency coverage as needed. The role requires on-site presence, assistance to program participants, and reporting incidents and maintenance needs.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include assisting clients/participants with paperwork, monitoring individuals entering and exiting the shelter, enforcing guest policy, and handling donations. The Shelter Monitor will also perform light-maintenance and janitorial tasks, respond to emergencies, and provide information and feedback to the Shelter Operations Manager.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with minimal supervision, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, and basic computer skills. Experience providing services to low-income and/or people experiencing homelessness is a plus.

Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

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