JOB DETAILS

Assistant Shelter Manager

CompanyPath of Life Ministries
LocationRiverside
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 4, 2026
About The Company
Path Of Life Ministries is an individual & family services non-profit that serves low to no income persons seeking assistance.
About the Role

Description

Job Type: Part-Time

Pay: $23.50 hr.

Schedule:

Schedule 1: Fri & Sat - 16 hrs. per week

Schedule 2: Sun & Mon - 16 hrs. per week


Position Overview:

Assistant Shelter Managers are responsible for assisting with the day-to-day activities at Path of Life Ministries (POLM) shelters, ensuring that all program activities occur in a professional and confidential manner.


Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

  • Housing-First Principles
  • Shelter Diversion
  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Customer Service
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Ethics, Professionalism & Boundaries
  • Computer Literate
  • Organized
  • De-escalation/Mediation
  • Timely and Accurate Document/Reporting Completion
  • Managing Difficult Situations

Essential Job Functions


Oversight of onsite daily operations:

  • Assist the manager with a safe, healthy, professional environment leading to guests’ self-sufficiency.
  • Assist the Manager to monitor all onsite activities (including workshops, group activities, meals, chores, and other regular daily activities
  • Works with the manager to address and quickly resolve on-site emergencies, janitorial, maintenance, and facility concerns or problems.
  • Monitor and ensure facility/grounds beautification.
  • Manage inventory and organization of the food pantry and storage.
  • Assist Shelter Manager with food service functions for POLM Shelters.
  • Work with the manager regarding program concerns, documenting incidents, and grievances.

Staff Management:

  • Attends all meetings as required by the Manager.
  • Assist the Manager with all new hire job responsibilities at assigned sites.

Guest Relations:

  • Assist with monitoring and ensuring proper program enrollment and exit.
  • Assist with passes from program attendance and/or participation.
  • Assist Manager and ensure the availability as well as the effective and efficient distribution of all on-site resources (i.e., job and housing or other resource boards, hygiene products)
  • Assist Manager with inventory to ensure the availability as well as effective and efficient use of all on-site program supplies.
  • Assist the Manager in resolving and/or working with superiors to resolve all guest incidents, compliance concerns, and grievances.
  • Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits:

  • 401(k)/Retirement plan
  • Paid time off

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.


Path of Life Ministries is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Required qualifications:

  • Minimum 1-2 years' experience in a lead supervisory role.
  • Two years of related experience with homeless and mentally ill populations.
  • Employment eligibility verification.
  • Valid California driver’s license, with an acceptable driving record
  • Reliable personal (not public) transportation available at all times.
  • Successful completion of background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • CPR Certification
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, AA Degree
  • Must possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Have the ability to maintain an upbeat, positive attitude even under stressful situations.
  • Must be able to work well with others and deal with conflict in a professional and constructive manner.

Physical Requirements:

Shelter managers are required to participate in the cleaning and inventory stocking of the shelters, as well as food service. Carrying supplies is often required. Other physical activities may include…

  • Standing for long periods of time
  • Carrying/Lifting up to 50lbs
  • Bending down and lifting is occasionally required.
  • Exposure to some unavoidable communal living illnesses.

Special Requirements:

  • Must have or obtain a Riverside County Food Handlers Card
  • Must have or obtain slip-resistant shoes
  • Must be able to work weekends and holidays assigned.
Key Skills
Housing-First PrinciplesShelter DiversionTrauma-Informed CareCustomer ServiceMotivational InterviewingEthicsProfessionalismBoundariesComputer LiterateOrganizedDe-escalationMediationTimely Document CompletionAccurate ReportingManaging Difficult Situations
Categories
Social ServicesManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportHospitality
Benefits
401(k)/Retirement PlanPaid Time Off
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Assistant Shelter Manager is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the shelter, ensuring a safe and professional environment for guests. They will also monitor activities, manage inventory, and assist with guest relations and program enrollment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
65
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
32 hours
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