House Manager

Description

POSITION TITLE: House Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coordinate the day-to-day activities of a residential support shelter home for homeless youth, to ensure basic necessities are provided,

assist in contact and mediation with parent/guardian, coordinate connection to community programs that will assist youth in permanent housing, employment, education and self-sufficiency. Provide day-to-day supervision of all shelter home staff assigned to provide daily assistance to residents.

HOUSE MANAGER ROLE AND GOALS:

• Work closely with Case Manager and management to develop, coordinate and implement an individual plan for each resident, which ensures consistency, accurate data collection and emphasizes greater independence for each person.
• Ensure that the program provides comprehensive case management to all shelter residents and any drop-in clients in need of services.
• Supervise support staff including selection and hiring of new staff, initial and ongoing training, scheduling and setting work hours, training, probation and annual evaluations, discipline and discharge.
• Manage the physical environment (including safety, sanitation, maintenance/upkeep, etc.) and regular house routines, ensuring that licensing requirements are being maintained at all times.
• Maintain adequate confidential records and files as required for staff and residents.
• UHMIS (Utah Homeless Management Information System) certified for data collection.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with the interdisciplinary team and adequately communicate the resident and staff needs to the appropriate person(s).
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION:

Pay:

Starting base pay of salary $42,000-$47,000/year, DOE and qualifications, with increases considered after 6-month evaluation.

Benefits:

Full-time benefits will commence the start of the month following 60 days of employment, with positive performance review

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, business, or management or more than five years related management experience without a Bachelor's degree.
2. Ample supervisory experience required. Consideration will be given to applicants who have excellent skills in written and verbal communication, interpersonal relationships and organization. Spanish speaking is a plus.
3. Previous contact or experience with persons experiencing homelessness and youth are preferred.
4. Valid driver’s license, a good driving record and proof of insurance.
5. No evidence of criminal activity involving a dependent population or any violent criminal activity.
6. Certification in CPR, First Aid and Food Handlers or ability to obtain.
7. Ability to read, write legibly, and understand written directives and policies.
8. Ability to communicate with staff, residents and their family and community organizations.
9. This position sometimes includes working evenings, weekends and on-call.

REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform a range of physical motions, exerting up to 50 pounds. Walking, hiking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; running for brief periods of time.

Hours: Full-Time - This position may include working some evenings, weekends and on-call.

*Youth Futures does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Candidates from underrepresented groups and diverse experiences are encouraged to apply.