Current Openings
POSITION: Hygiene Center Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Homeless Services Manager
Position Description – The Hygiene Center Coordinator is responsible for the efficient operation of the Immanuel Community Services (ICS) Hygiene Center, providing showers & laundry services for guests and a safe clean welcoming space for guests to find respite during program hours.
ABOUT IMMANUEL COMMUNITY SERVICES: Immanuel Community Services (ICS) strives to alleviate the effects of poverty, hunger, homelessness and addiction by providing community-based social services to those in need through four programs in the Cascade Neighborhood of South Lake Union in Seattle. Through our Hygiene Center, Food Bank, Recovery Shelter and Community Lunch, we strive to build relationships and be a place where people can become connected and involved. We work together, side-by-side, to maintain dignity, rekindle hope and create a community of belonging.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Hygiene Center:
- Set-up and maintain hospitality beverages & supplies each day including: fresh water, coffee and coffee supplies.
- Set-up and maintain handwashing station.
- Monitor Welcome Desk and ensure each guest signs in upon entry each day. • Distribute towels, shower supplies and other hygiene supplies to guests who wish to use services.
- Maintain shower schedule and monitor shower room to ensure male/female privacy. • Coordinate laundry services: guest laundry and towels/facility laundry.
- Maintain a safe environment for guests, volunteers & staff in the Hygiene Center. ~ De-escalate any conflicts that arise on Hygiene Center floor.
~ Work in collaboration with Homeless Services Manager to address any disciplinary issues.
~ Call first responders if necessary.
~ Complete necessary Incident Reports
- Maintain healthy relationships and appropriate boundaries with Hygiene Center guests. • Assist volunteers with set-up and clean-up of meal services.
- Ensure guests vacate premises by end of program and check floors, bathrooms, etc. for belongings left behind and any paraphernalia to be cleared.
Operations:
- Clean showers, restrooms and gym floor daily after program closure.
- Keep all supplies stocked and stored in an organized and efficient manner.
- Inform Homeless Services Manager of supply needs in a timely manner, including hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, coffee supplies, etc.
- Identify and address any facility issues immediately, as able.
- Report any unresolved facility issues to Homeless Services Manager in a timely manner. • Make recommendations to Homeless Services Manager ways to improve the spaces occupied by clients, ensuring that the Hygiene Center continues to feel welcoming and comfortable for returning clients while welcoming people who may be newly homeless and new to ICS.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Physically able to complete necessary cleaning tasks and navigate stairs.
- Able to lift 50 pounds repetitively.
- General knowledge – or a willingness to learn – about guests experiencing homelessness. • A positive attitude and a great sense of humor. Ability to interact with Hygiene Center guests with patience and compassion.
- Bilingual (Spanish) a plus.
COMPENSATION & COMMITMENTS:
Compensation: ICS will provide compensation of $23-$26/hr.
Hours: Full-time, 40 hrs./week. Additional hours may be required during special events. Hours are flexible Monday-Friday.
Paid Time Off (PTO): ICS values the health of its employees and strongly endorses the importance of a balanced work/life. ICS provides eleven paid holidays and four weeks PTO per year.
Benefits: 15% benefit contributed to health/dental/vision plan. Retirement.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to:
Homeless Services Manager
Immanuel Community Services
1215 Thomas Street
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 622-1930
programs@icsseattle.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled. Early applications encouraged.
Immanuel Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other class protected by law.