Live-in Assistant House Manager

Position Title:                Live-in Assistant House Manager

Directly Reports To:      Executive Director

Classification:                Live-in / Onsite Position

Compensation:              Includes PAID room and board covering rent, utilities, internet, and all household goods, groceries and living expenses. In addition, we can negotiate additional paid administrative hours based on the candidates strengths and our needs. Salary range for administrative work is $22-28/per hour depending on experience.

BACKGROUND

Life House Ministries (LHM) is a 501(c)3 faith-based nonprofit committed to ending the cycle of homelessness and abuse in women and children through transitional housing, education, counseling and resources. Our mission is through education and empowerment, we equip single moms to raise healthy children, overcome financial hardship and heal from past trauma.

In addition to offering support services to single moms and their children, we manage a group maternity home in Marysville for pregnant women ages 18-40, willing to enroll in a personal development program, at no cost to residents. The maximum number of adult residents is four, plus their newborn infants. The maximum stay per resident is up to 12 months.

DESCRIPTION

This position can accommodate individuals who are employed full‑time or part-time, work remotely, or enrolled in full‑time academic programs. If you are seeking paid room and board, in addition to pursuing your career or education goals, this is an excellent opportunity for you. In addition, the position offers:

• Freedom to customize Private Living Space with personal decor and belongings
• Assurance of predictable time with family, friends, church, and community
• Reasonable security and safety of Private Living Space and personal items
• Learn and grow in a rewarding environment and well respected / supported nonprofit community.

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

Daytime operations in the home are covered by the Director, Case Management Staff, and trained volunteers. As a result, the Assistant House Manager has the ability to maintain employment or be a full-time student, with built-in respite and flexibility. The position requires 10 hours of paid administrative work per week.For the right candidate, with a strong administrative skill set, we are willing to offer more hours if needed. 

To support consistency and stability for the residents, the Assistant House Manager is asked to commit to a one‑year term, with the option to renew after one year. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Intake and Orientation

• Help coordinate aspects of intake and safety orientation for incoming residents.
• Assists in getting resident rooms ready and stock necessary household supplies.

Administrative Support

• Attend weekly Staff meeting.
• Places and picks up weekly grocery order.
• Helps establish daily routines with residents, including but not limited to household chore charts, grocery lists and meal preparation schedules.
• Ensure the home is well-maintained, safe, and a healthy living environment for all residents, and report necessary repairs to the Director.
• Ensure the home is well-stocked with food and household goods. If needed, coordinate with food banks, diaper distributions, and volunteers donating goods.
• Light administrative duties such as word processing, mailings or data entry.

Volunteer Administration

• Delegates tasks via an App to Volunteer Mentors and “Volunteer House Moms”
• Update Volunteer schedule and calendar
• As time allows, coordinate Volunteer Group Projects including but not limited to, decorating a bedroom, preparing for holiday parties and specials events, planting a vegetable garden, teaching a 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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum one year of experience providing human services through employment, academic programs, internships, and/or volunteer roles, particularly with at risk or culturally diverse populations.

Engagement in higher education is welcomed, but not required. Candidates may be actively pursuing, or may have completed, coursework in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related human services field.

Certifications, completed trainings or coursework in any of the following areas is desired, but not required: Trauma-Informed Care and Community Living, ACE Screening Critical Workflows, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Love and Logic Parenting Strategies, Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend, Human Services Delivery Systems, Crisis Intervention, Stress Management and Resilience, or De-escalation Techniques.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, various chore and scheduling apps, email & Canva.

Valid Washington State driver’s license.

Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing will be required.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For a detailed summary of the room and board compensation package, estimated at Fair Market Value, please email a request to [email protected].

As part of our commitment to caring for those who serve, the provided room and board meet IRS criteria for non‑taxable employer‑provided housing, allowing you to receive this support without added tax burden. Paid administrative hours, amount of which will be negotiated, are taxable as a W-2 employee.

To apply, please send a resume, professional and personal references, and a statement about how you wish to serve new moms and infants at Life House to [email protected].