Women's Shelter House Manager

Full job description 

Women's Shelter House Manager House manager will have strong communication and conflict resolution skills; clear boundaries and an understanding of the needs of those who are homeless and/or battling addiction. Familiarity with psychopharmacology and mental health disorders required (training will be provided). House manager must have an ability to handle difficult situations in a swift, calm manner.

House manager must have 12 months sobriety if in recovery. (Exceptions will be made based on program need but no less than 6 months will be allowed). 

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities: 

• Assures safety and security of all residents in the house at all times 

• House manager will model appropriate communication skills as dictated by program management 

• Monitor distribution/ consumption of medications and accurately document all medication related information. 

• Provides supervision and monitoring of residents 

• Provides positive modeling of behavior, language, promptness and responsibility for residents 

• Enforces all house and program rules 

• Maintains resident records (house log), especially tox screen results, house chores, curfews. 

• Manages communication problems in the house and any other issues that arise during the shift 

• Conducts hourly rounds of the entire house, checking on all residents in all aspects of their activities 

• Notify Program Coordinator of any suspicious activity, unauthorized activity, significant behavior changes on the part of the residents in the program, and/or the CEO when issues require an elevated level of intervention and guidance

 • House Managers must comply with all the aspects of resident’s confidentiality. 

• Assist residents with daily living life skills such as; communication, respectfully living in a sober environment, cleanliness of self and surroundings, time management, cooking cleaning etc. 

• Assure residents have completed chores assist when deemed necessary 

• The house manager on duty is ultimately responsible for the cleanliness of the house, including sleeping areas 

• Assist any new residents with introductions to others in the program, orientation of house rules, meal preparation, shower and laundry policy 

• Checks all belongings of incoming residents for unauthorized items and excessive clothing 

• House managers must attend all required supervision meetings. These will be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance by the primary case manager. 

• House managers must attend weekly house manager’s and house meetings. 

• House managers must have a strong understanding and working knowledge of the importance of boundaries between staff and residents

 • House managers are prohibited from selling and/or purchasing items to and from program residents or using residents to perform personal services. 

• Assure that shift checklist has been filled out prior to ending your shift and ensure all lights are turned off, all power appliances are turned off, dinner for the day is pulled out by guests for defrosting.

CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION: 

Has full access to personal and sensitive information and systems. Maintains confidentiality of all materials in accordance with State and Federal laws and Amos House policies and procedures. 

Who We are: 

At Amos House, community is the foundation of who we are and how we serve. From our humble beginnings in 1976 as a small soup kitchen, to today's place as a leading agency in the Rhode Island nonprofit community, we have always been here to serve those who need us. 

Our Mission:

Helping people help themselves out of oppression, homelessness, and poverty through vital services and results-oriented programs. 

Our Guiding Principles

• All people are to be treated with dignity and respect

 • People have the inherent ability to succeed 

• The causes of poverty are complex and require innovative responses 

• Community is the foundation of our work 

• We all grow when we work together

Amos House is committed to owning our part in racism and other systems of oppression that have impacted our community. We pledge to work to educate ourselves by humbly listening to our community and partnering in the fight for a more just society. Amos House is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

All people have a place at our table. Join us!

Job Type: Salary: $17.00 per hour 

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

 • Dental insurance 

• Employee assistance program

• Health insurance

 • Life insurance

 • Paid time off 

• Vision insurance

Schedule:
 • 8-hour shift 

• Evening shift 

• Night shift

 • On call

 • Overnight shift

 • Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person