Weekend Shelter Safety & Support Monitor

Low Income Housing Institute; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401k

Employee assistance program

Travel assistance

Aflac

Job summary

Low Income Housing Institute in Tukwila, WA seeks a part-time Shelter Monitor to oversee shelter operations, support program participants, and maintain a safe environment. You will assist with intake, monitor guest access, and document incidents while coordinating with the Shelter Operations Manager.

This role requires the ability to work weekends, pass background checks, and provide reliable coverage for emergencies. Join LIHI's mission to end homelessness and support vulnerable communities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with people with sensitivity to cultural, race, gender, mental health and class issues.
• Strong 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.
• 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 needs in the assigned system within 24–48 hours.
• Foster a clean and safe environment.
• Engage with training and meet deadlines.
• Utilize PPE equipment and follow PPE protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Minimal supervision

Cultural sensitivity

Problem solving

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Job description

Low Income Housing Institute in Tukwila, WA seeks a part-time Shelter Monitor to oversee shelter operations, support program participants, and maintain a safe environment. You will assist with intake, monitor guest access, and document incidents while coordinating with the Shelter Operations Manager.

This role requires the ability to work weekends, pass background checks, and provide reliable coverage for emergencies. Join LIHI's mission to end homelessness and support vulnerable communities.