What are the responsibilities and job description for the House Manager - Relief position at Heading Home Inc.?
Heading Home’s mission is to end homelessness in Greater Boston. Our priority is to help our client’s secure affordable housing and then remain permanently housed. With housing as a foundation, we work to support the people we serve so that they can realize their full potential in a safe, healthy and happy manner.
SUMMARY:
The relief House Manager runs the Shelter program under the supervision of the Program Manager/Coordinator. House Managers are responsible for ensuring that the house runs smoothly according to the program guidelines and structure. They are available to the residents for support, and are responsible for enforcing all of the rules and policies of the house.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manages the operations of the program during the evening and weekends
- Responsible for admitting residents as they enter shelter with Heading Home, and ensuring the appropriateness of each resident for placement at the Shelter
- Responsible for making supplies available, including food for the residents snacks and lunches
- Reads and updates staff logs with any and all important information that occurs during their shift
- Maintains appropriate logs of evening and weekend activities
- Attends scheduled staff meetings
- Adheres to all agency and program policies, procedures and rules
- Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor, Program Manager and Executive Director
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED Required; Some college preferred
- Two years of experience with homeless and/or other disenfranchised groups preferred
- Previous work with homeless individuals and/or families, or other at-risk populations
- Ability to work alone and handle crises with good judgment, adequate communication skills both written and oral
- Must be able to occasionally ascend/descend stairs up to three or more sets, frequently move equipment weighing up to 5-20 lbs., and remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.69 per hour
Schedule:
- On call
Work Location: Multiple Locations