Weekend Shelter Monitor — Seattle

Low Income Housing Institute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k / 403b

Employee Assistance Program

Travel Assistance Program

Aflac

Job summary

Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking a part-time Shelter Monitor for Camp Second Chance in Seattle. The role oversees shelter safety, supports participants, and coordinates with the Shelter Operations Manager.

The position requires 24 hours weekly, mainly Saturdays and Sundays, with pay range $21.90–$28.34 per hour and duties including intake assistance, incident reporting, and basic maintenance. Ideal candidates will have strong observation, communication, and problem-solving skills,

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Handle donations.
• 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 PPE.
• Respond to program participants' concerns and questions.
• Provide info and feedback to Shelter Operations Manager on ongoing operations and welfare of participants.
• Respond to emergencies, perform grounds checks.
• Call 911 in emergencies such as fire or injuries.
• Alert LIHI staff and management of incidents and safety concerns.
• Document all incidents and maintenance in the assigned platform within 24–48 hours for non-emergent issues.
• Foster a clean and safe environment.
• Engage with training and deadlines.
• Use PPE and follow PPE protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Minimal supervision

Cultural sensitivity

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

English communication

Job description

Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) is seeking a part-time Shelter Monitor for Camp Second Chance in Seattle. The role oversees shelter safety, supports participants, and coordinates with the Shelter Operations Manager.

The position requires 24 hours weekly, mainly Saturdays and Sundays, with pay range $21.90–$28.34 per hour and duties including intake assistance, incident reporting, and basic maintenance. Ideal candidates will have strong observation, communication, and problem-solving skills,