Onsite Assistant Program Manager for Maternity Home

BACKGROUND

Life House Ministries (LHM) is a 501(c)3 Christian nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of homelessness and abuse in women and children through transitional housing, education, counseling and resources. 

In addition to offering support services to single moms, we manage a Group Maternity Home for 4-5 pregnant women ages 18-32, willing to enroll in a personal development program, at no cost to residents. 

DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Program Manager lives on site and will assist the E.D. in overseeing day-to-day operations, daily schedules, and the provision of support services to residents. This role ensures that the home provides a safe and nurturing environment that promotes the health, well-being and personal growth of residents and their infants.

Daytime and weekend operations are primarily covered by the Executive Director, Case Management Staff, and trained volunteers. As a result, the Assistant Program Manager has built-in respite and flexibility, with only 10 hours of administrative duties and staff meetings required weekly. This position is structured to accommodate individuals who are employed full‑time off‑site, remote work, or enrolled in full‑time academic programs.

To support consistency and stability for the residents, the Assistant Program Manager is asked to commit to a one‑year term. However, if there is a strong candidate seeking a short-term commitment, further considerations regarding the length of term will be made.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Intake and Assessment Assistance

·       Help coordinate aspects of intake and assessment with prospective residents and staff. Including eligibility determination and a 4-week resident orientation.

·       Coordinates to bring a resident into the program and facilitates the first week of resident orientation to the home.

2.     Administration

·       Assists the Executive Director to implement and evaluate program goals and services to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each resident.

·       Establish daily routines with residents, including but not limited to chore charts and meal preparation schedules.

·       Ensure the home is well-maintained, safe, and a healthy living environment for all residents, and report necessary repairs to ED.

·       Ensure the home is well-stocked with food and household goods. Coordinate with food banks, diaper distributions, and volunteers donating goods.

3.     Volunteer Administration

·       Delegate tasks to Volunteer “House Moms” via a Note and Scheduling app, for their use on-site during their volunteer shift.

·       If time allows, coordinate volunteer group projects including but not limited to, decorating a bedroom, preparing for holiday parties and specials events in the home, hosting meals or teaching a cooking class, planting a vegetable garden, teaching a craft or hobby, and organizing living spaces in the home.

DESIRED PERSONAL TRAITS

·       Demonstrates a genuine commitment to empowering mothers as they step into a new season of life.

·       Enjoys creating an environment that is both supportive and well-structured.

·       Finds fulfillment in guiding others as they grow in practical life and personal skills.

·       Communicates with compassion, clarity and professionalism.

·       Approaches challenges with patience, flexibility and a solution-focused mindset.

·       Shows strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain healthy boundaries.

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

·       Minimum two years of providing services to at-risk and culturally diverse populations.

·       Education in social work, counseling, or related social-services field; OR a combination of education, volunteer service, training, or work experience which indicates the ability to perform essential functions of the position.

·       Computer skills: Microsoft Office, as well as E-mail, Internet and eCalendar App navigation.

·       Valid Washington State driver’s license.

·       Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing will be required.

·      Only qualified applicants, with a desire to live on site (and possibly work for another employer or pursue higher education) need apply.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Life House Ministries believes that every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. LHM shall employ qualified applicants who meet the minimum requirements for the job description. It is LHM’s policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate and make all other employment-related decisions without regard to any employee’s race, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, or disability, or any other, basis prohibited by law.

As a religious organization, LHM is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employment on the basis of religion, per Title VII, Section 702-703, vs. Civil Rights Act of 1964. LHM believes the effectiveness of accomplishing its mission is directly related to the depth and sincerity of commitment to Jesus Christ demonstrated by each employee. Therefore, each employee must be committed to the pursuit of a lifestyle consistent with the mission of LHM, compatible with Biblical standards of morality, and reflecting the message, mission, and character of Jesus.

To apply, please send a resume, current living situation and employment info, and a statement about how you wish to serve new moms and infants at Life House to beth@lifehousewa.org.