Shelter & Housing Program Manager

Staff Support and Supervision

Qualifications

• - Five years’ experience working in the human services or project management field
• - Experience working in the Tiny House Village/Shelter program
• - Experience providing services to low-income and the homeless population.
• - Three years’ experience working on leading a program or project with staff and volunteers.
• - Ability to effectively supervise staff, interns and volunteers, and to work with confidential, sensitive information (physical, electronic, and verbal) and maintain confidentiality.
• - Must be available to respond to emergencies and issues in the Tiny House Villages
• - Ability to work in a fast-paced, fairly independent and autonomous work environment. Must be a self-starter, highly organized, able to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, and follow-up. - Must have exceptional problem-solving skills, be able to resolve conflicts, and ability to work effectively with difficult people.
• - Proficient in, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel spreadsheet programs. Previous experience with record keeping and report preparation. - Proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
• - Must possess a strong sense of ethics, professional boundaries, and an inviting demeanor. Respect for homeless people, diplomacy/tact, and an optimistic approach are essential. The person in this position must be able to tolerate and welcome differences of opinion and have an appreciation for diversity.
• - Excellent communication skills.
• - Must have valid driver’s license and working vehicle.
• - Must pass criminal background checks and drug screening test.
• - Minimum of five years of experience at a senior management level in residential property management, facilities management, or housing programs and services.
• The Low Income Housing Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified members of historically marginalized and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply. LIHI participates in the e-verify system.
• About us:
• The Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI) has a 30-year history and track record of owning and managing low-income housing; developing innovative solutions to homelessness; advocating for housing justice; providing supportive services; and operating hygiene services for homeless people at our Urban Rest Stops. LIHI staff have developed over 4,500 affordable housing units and manages over 2,500 units including rental housing, permanent supportive housing and transitional housing. The populations served include: families, singles, seniors, veterans, young adults, immigrants, low wage workers, and people living with physical and mental disabilities. LIHI is one of the largest nonprofit housing organizations in the state. Our properties are located in Seattle, King County, and five adjacent counties. LIHI is a national leader in sponsoring tiny house villages as a crisis solution to homelessness. Annually, the tiny house villages and shelters serve 1,000 homeless people and our hygiene programs serve over 8,000 homeless people. LIHI is a BIPOC organization committed to anti-displacement, equitable development, and social racial justice. LIHI staff is collaborative, dynamic, and dedicated to taking bold steps in ending homelessness and creating supportive communities for people to thrive.