Shelter Program House Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About the Role:
The Eli Home in Anaheim, CA is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Shelter Program House Manager to join our mission-driven team. The Eli Home shelters mothers with their children. The mothers are in recovery from substance use disorder and/or are domestic violence survivors.

Available shifts: Monday through Sunday 8AM to 4:30PM, 4:15PM to 11:59PM and 12:00AM to 8:15AM. All of these shifts are available. We are looking to hire someone who can work part-time, roughly 8 to 30 hours, who can be available for all shifts listed above.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily shelter operations, ensuring a safe and supportive living environment for residents
• Supervise, mentor, and support shelter staff and volunteers during assigned shifts
• Enforce shelter policies, procedures, and house rules while maintaining a trauma-informed approach
• Respond to resident crises, conflicts, and emergencies with appropriate intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Maintain accurate documentation, incident reports, and resident records in compliance with program standards
• Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness

Requirements:

• Preferred: 2 years of experience in shelter management, residential programs, or social services
• Preferred: Experience working with vulnerable populations including survivors of abuse, trauma, or homelessness
• Preferred: Strong knowledge of trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and de-escalation techniques
• Required: Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. 
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Must pass a background check in accordance with program and state requirements

About Us:
The Eli Home is a trusted nonprofit organization in Anaheim, CA dedicated to providing safety, healing, and hope to abused and neglected children and families in crisis. For decades, our community has relied on us to deliver compassionate, high-quality shelter and support services to those who need it most. Our team is driven by purpose, and we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture rooted in empathy, collaboration, and meaningful impact.