Low Income Housing Institute
Urban Rest Stop Team Member
Low Income Housing Institute, Seattle, Washington, United States, 98107
Job Description
Job Description
Team Member Urban Rest Stop Ballard - 2014-B NW 57th Street, Seattle POSTED:
08/01/25 REPORTS TO:
URS Manager SCHEDULE:
Mon-Fri 6am-3pm PAY RANGE:
$21.90 - $28.38 per hour BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long term disability insurance and sick leave are available to employees. Employees accrue 116 hours of vacation during the first year and receive 11 paid holidays. (Prorated for part-time employees). Position Type:
This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union.
Our Urban Rest Stop hygiene centers provide people experiencing homelessness access to showers, toiletries, and laundry services in a clean, safe, respectful environment. As an Urban Rest Stop team member, you'll provide onsite support to patrons. This job is 25% customer service, 10%
administrative/computer
work, and 65% cleaning.
Responsibilities: Customer Service Ensure that the Urban Rest Stop provides a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all times. Schedule appointments for daily use of the showers and laundry facilities. Monitor use of all agency facilities, and monitor the patrons and their behaviors throughout the facility. Provides personal assistance to patrons, when necessary. Distribute personal care items as requested and when donations are available. Distribute and monitor shower towel use and return, in accordance with agency procedures. Monitor Rest Stop patrons and their behaviors throughout the facility. Enforce Rest Stop Rules and Procedures, ensuring the safety and security of patrons and staff at all times. Mediate and de-escalate conflicts and model appropriate problem solving strategies. Implement Rest Stop Security Procedures when necessary. Document all such incidents in Daily Log and submit Incident Report to URS Manager and all URS staff Provide information to Urban Rest Stop patrons regarding resources etc as needed. Contact other community agencies when specific patron assistance is required, i.e. Public Health, and Seattle Police Officers. Must wear a mask at all times while on-site. Administrative/Record
keeping Maintain Daily Log of Urban Rest Stop activities, including incident reports when they arise. Inform URS manager of any incidents that occur as soon as possible, either formally via incident report or informally Restock and sort consumable and cleaning supplies, ensuring a continuous supply for Rest Stop. Inventory to be secured and managed for best use of agency property and funds. Stock and sort donated and purchased hygiene supplies, such as: razors, diapers, toothbrushes, etc. Collect facility use information on Rest Stop patrons daily. Update and maintain patron database daily. Follow agency procedures as detailed within the Urban Rest Stop Procedures Manual. Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines Cleaning Clean the Urban Rest Stop in accordance with daily cleaning schedule. Maintain a high level of facility cleanliness at all times, including spot and emergency cleaning tasks. Monitor the condition of the Rest Stop facility. Report any maintenance or repair concerns to the Team Leader. Works cooperatively with the Team Leader, URS Manager and volunteers to ensure the Urban Rest Stop success. Participate in staff meetings Utilize PPE Equipment and follow PPE protocols. Other job duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Able to read, write and communicate in English One year relevant experience i.e. cleaning and customer service Ability to work effectively and respectfully with staff and patrons who represent diverse cultural, economic, social, and ethnic communities, sexual orientations, and physical and mental abilities Basic computer skills Must pass criminal background check and drug screen
Preferred qualifications: Previous home health aide,
nursing/psychiatric
aide, orderly, chore service, social service assistant/aide or janitorial experience of one year in a commercial, private, health or social service agency setting. Previous work experience in a comparable, social service environment, such as a Homeless shelter, Transitional Housing, multi-service center or other direct human services provision. Demonstrated ability and experience in successful conflict resolution. Previous work experience and demonstrated ability with Safe Harbors database
Other Requirements: Must have reliable transportation Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform hard physical work, stand or walk during the majority of a work shift, and work in a busy, fast paced environment Upon Hire: After 90 days of hire you will be required to complete First Aid/CPR certifications **Due to the patrons that we serve at this location, masks are required to be worn by all employees at this site.
The Low Income Housing Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified members of historically marginalized and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. LIHI participates in the e-verify system.
About us: The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive. #HP
Mon-Fri 6am-3pm Mon-Fri 6am-3pm
Job Description
Team Member Urban Rest Stop Ballard - 2014-B NW 57th Street, Seattle POSTED:
08/01/25 REPORTS TO:
URS Manager SCHEDULE:
Mon-Fri 6am-3pm PAY RANGE:
$21.90 - $28.38 per hour BENEFITS:
Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long term disability insurance and sick leave are available to employees. Employees accrue 116 hours of vacation during the first year and receive 11 paid holidays. (Prorated for part-time employees). Position Type:
This is a unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union.
Our Urban Rest Stop hygiene centers provide people experiencing homelessness access to showers, toiletries, and laundry services in a clean, safe, respectful environment. As an Urban Rest Stop team member, you'll provide onsite support to patrons. This job is 25% customer service, 10%
administrative/computer
work, and 65% cleaning.
Responsibilities: Customer Service Ensure that the Urban Rest Stop provides a clean, safe and welcoming environment at all times. Schedule appointments for daily use of the showers and laundry facilities. Monitor use of all agency facilities, and monitor the patrons and their behaviors throughout the facility. Provides personal assistance to patrons, when necessary. Distribute personal care items as requested and when donations are available. Distribute and monitor shower towel use and return, in accordance with agency procedures. Monitor Rest Stop patrons and their behaviors throughout the facility. Enforce Rest Stop Rules and Procedures, ensuring the safety and security of patrons and staff at all times. Mediate and de-escalate conflicts and model appropriate problem solving strategies. Implement Rest Stop Security Procedures when necessary. Document all such incidents in Daily Log and submit Incident Report to URS Manager and all URS staff Provide information to Urban Rest Stop patrons regarding resources etc as needed. Contact other community agencies when specific patron assistance is required, i.e. Public Health, and Seattle Police Officers. Must wear a mask at all times while on-site. Administrative/Record
keeping Maintain Daily Log of Urban Rest Stop activities, including incident reports when they arise. Inform URS manager of any incidents that occur as soon as possible, either formally via incident report or informally Restock and sort consumable and cleaning supplies, ensuring a continuous supply for Rest Stop. Inventory to be secured and managed for best use of agency property and funds. Stock and sort donated and purchased hygiene supplies, such as: razors, diapers, toothbrushes, etc. Collect facility use information on Rest Stop patrons daily. Update and maintain patron database daily. Follow agency procedures as detailed within the Urban Rest Stop Procedures Manual. Engage with assigned training and comply with training deadlines Cleaning Clean the Urban Rest Stop in accordance with daily cleaning schedule. Maintain a high level of facility cleanliness at all times, including spot and emergency cleaning tasks. Monitor the condition of the Rest Stop facility. Report any maintenance or repair concerns to the Team Leader. Works cooperatively with the Team Leader, URS Manager and volunteers to ensure the Urban Rest Stop success. Participate in staff meetings Utilize PPE Equipment and follow PPE protocols. Other job duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications: Able to read, write and communicate in English One year relevant experience i.e. cleaning and customer service Ability to work effectively and respectfully with staff and patrons who represent diverse cultural, economic, social, and ethnic communities, sexual orientations, and physical and mental abilities Basic computer skills Must pass criminal background check and drug screen
Preferred qualifications: Previous home health aide,
nursing/psychiatric
aide, orderly, chore service, social service assistant/aide or janitorial experience of one year in a commercial, private, health or social service agency setting. Previous work experience in a comparable, social service environment, such as a Homeless shelter, Transitional Housing, multi-service center or other direct human services provision. Demonstrated ability and experience in successful conflict resolution. Previous work experience and demonstrated ability with Safe Harbors database
Other Requirements: Must have reliable transportation Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, perform hard physical work, stand or walk during the majority of a work shift, and work in a busy, fast paced environment Upon Hire: After 90 days of hire you will be required to complete First Aid/CPR certifications **Due to the patrons that we serve at this location, masks are required to be worn by all employees at this site.
The Low Income Housing Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified members of historically marginalized and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. LIHI participates in the e-verify system.
About us: The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 5,000 affordable housing units and manages over 3,000 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 2,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive. #HP
Mon-Fri 6am-3pm Mon-Fri 6am-3pm