Live-in House Manager

WonesFirstTransition & Referral Center is a grass-roots organization working to provide a nourishing environment where women can rebuild their lives and self-worth through peer mentoring, life-skills training, empowerment groups, and community support.

• Position Title: Live-in House Manager
• Reports To: Executive Director
• Job Shift: Part-time, Monday-Sunday (30 hours a month)
• Location: Nondisclosed
• Job Category: Non-profit; social services
• Wage: $15.95/Free Rent

General Function( Culturally Specific):

The part-time Live-In House Manager is a gender-responsive and culture-specific role serving Female and Black-identifying residents at our stabilization Welcome Home House. The Live-In House Manager will work collaboratively with WomenFirst staff and community partners to ensure a safe and healthy living environment for the residents while residing in the home.

Welcome Home House

The Welcome House is a refuge for women currently battling substance use challenges and addiction challenges who are just starting their recovery journey. Residents of this house can stay up to 120 days after completing their detox journey. Residents at the Welcome Home House will have access to: a clean and sober environment, hygiene kits, peer support, and other wrap-around services until they are accepted into treatment.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Maintains a healthy, alcohol/drug-free environment in the residence.

• Works collaboratively with WomenFirst staff and community partners to ensure a safe and healthy living environment for the Participants.

• Administers random, observed, UAS, as needed.

• Establishes a positive relationship with Participants, with mutual trust and respect Identifies and solves problems through effective communication and creative solutions. Observe and report notable behavior and events to the Participants' mentor and/or Management.

• Conducts weekly house meetings to build community and facilitate problem-solving. Facilitates maintenance of property and grounds, including but not limited to, posting household chore rotations and contacting management/maintenance for repairs. Attend staff meetings and order appropriate house supplies.

• Maintains records where applicable

• Regularly sleeps at the residence and reports curfew violations of the residents. More than 4 nights away from the residence within a month must be approved by a supervisor, and all time away from the residence requires a coverage plan.

• Abides by organization policies and procedures, confidentiality laws, professional boundaries, and relevant federal/state housing regulations and standards.

• Overturns bedroom within 24 hours of Participant leaving housing. Ensuring the room is ready for new participants.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following are the minimum levels required to successfully perform the Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities.

• Verifiable program of recovery

• Experience working with individuals in recovery

• Experience maintaining clear boundaries and the ability to hold others accountable with compassion.

• Experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation

• Demonstrated success at working effectively in a diverse, collaborative team environment, with skills in promoting inclusion and cultural responsiveness

• Experience in collaborating with community partners to identify shortcomings in the organization and in building partnerships to improve outcomes

• Excellent communication, trauma-informed approach, and conflict-resolution skills Ability to maintain high professional standards at all times with participants, staff, and community partners.

Working Conditions

Environment and Physical Requirements: The House Manager works in a residential environment, living onsite with various Participants. The location is subject to a variety of environmental weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, and dust. The position interacts constantly with staff, visitors, program participants, government agencies, and others. The position stands, walks, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. The incumbent must be able to lift, push, pull, and move files and equipment over 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a part-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Sunday, approximately 30 hours per month. The House Manager is required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as job duties demand.

Other Duties and Responsibilities: This job description is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities for this job, and it does not necessarily represent an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, tasks, or procedures. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Nothing in this description restricts Women First's right to assign or reassign duties at any time.

Accommodation Statement: Essential job duties and responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform the job successfully, an incumbent or applicant must possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform each essential duty and responsibility proficiently. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job, please contact Shannon Olive. CEO of womenFirst.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.95 per hour

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16