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Several Openings for full and part-time, day and overnight Shelter Managers.
Position Description
Title: House Manager
Reports to: Housing Director
Pay Scale: $13-$15/Hour DOE
General Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Mendocino Coast Hospitality Center Housing Director, the House Manager will provide the daily oversight and supervision of the facility and guests of the Hospitality House.
The House Manager has two main overall responsibilities. One responsibility is to work to ensure the safety and upkeep of the facility, its buildings and grounds. Another responsibility is to ensure that resident and non-resident guests receive services in accordance with HH policies.
Specific Duties
Oversee the implementation of the daily schedule.
Assess repairs and upkeep necessary for maintenance of the facility. Make recommendations for capital expenditure or for use of contractors to the Housing Director. Make provisions for necessary minor repairs.
Be the lead Food Safety Handler. Oversee health and safety within the kitchen and for food preparation. Make food orders to commercial companies and through the Food Bank.
Ensure the upkeep of fire safety devices such as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Plan the annual visit of the Fire Marshal.
Oversee chores by guests, either directly, or through delegation.
Undertake intake interviews and assessments with clients.
Complete all intake paperwork, entering clients into the HMIS database. Admit clients to the emergency shelter.
Give advice and information to homeless people seeking shelter.
Refer clients to Supportive Housing Program staff for advice and information about move-on options and access to SHP.
Assist those guests who screen out of SHP to develop their move-on plan.
Implement the rules and expectations related to direct client services to ensure a safe and equitable environment (see HH Sanctions Policy). In-house guest discharges are to be recommended by the House Manager and are agreed by the Housing Director.
Ensuring at all times that a Release of Information has been signed, to liaise with external agencies such as General Assistance in order to promote the welfare of clients.
Compile monthly statistics to report to the Housing Director.
Maintain courteous and professional relationships with all external agencies.
Attend and participate in weekly case conferencing meetings, MCHC staff meetings, and related training as scheduled.
Maintain client confidentiality.
Maintain clients records and data, including inputting of data to the HMIS Client Track database
Product monthly reports as needed and/or directed.
Coordinate with other HH/ HC services, such as the resource center Hospitality CenterĀ.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Skills and Abilities
Maintenance and/ or construction experience.
Ability to exercise good judgment, follow oral and written directions.
Good clerical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with clients and staff and external agencies.
Understanding of and ability to maintain client confidentiality.
Satisfactory computer skills including ability to use Office software, databases, and Internet.
Ability to maintain attitude of fairness and objectivity.
Valid California Drivers License and Clean DMV.
