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• Shelter Monitor

• Rosies Village

• 12201 Aurora Ave N, Seattle WA 98133

• POSTING DATE: 10/24/25

• REPORTS TO: Shelter Operations Manager

• HOURS: PT/24 hrs per week - Saturday and Sunday 8AM-8PM

• PAY RANGE: $21.26-27.51 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: Non-exempt. Unionized position, represented by Local 8 of the Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU).

• 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.

• PT/24 hrs per week - Saturday and Sunday 8AM-8PM
• PT/24 hrs per week - Saturday and Sunday 8AM-8PM