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Low Income Housing Institute

Shelter Monitor

Low Income Housing Institute, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98133

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Shelter Monitor

Lakefront Community House

600 N 130th St, Seattle, WA 98133

Shift One, FT 40 hrs, Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm

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

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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

* Respond to program participants' concerns and questions.

* Provide info and feedback to Shelter Operations Manager on on-going 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

* 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.

Preferred Qualification:

* Experience providing services to low-income and/or people experiencing homelessness.

* One year maintenance, customer service and/or direct service.

Other Requirements:

* Must have access to reliable transportation.

* Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening test.

Shift One, FT 40 hrs, Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm

Shift One, FT 40 hrs, Monday - Friday, 8am to 4pm