House Manager, Kids-Off-The-Street (KOTS) Shelter

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House Manager/Matron, Kids‑Off‑The‑Street Shelter (KOTS)

Location: Lekki–Ajah, Lagos (Full‑time, Live‑in, Rotation)
Reports to: KOTS Program Manager
Supervises: Caregivers, Cook, Stewards, Security

Job Overview

To oversee day‑to‑day operations of the KOTS shelter, act as a maternal figure to the children, and provide leadership, direction, and supervision to all staff to ensure best practices in client care for shelter residents :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Reporting Relationships

  • Functionally reports to: KOTS Program Manager
  • Administratively reports to: KOTS Program Manager

Working Relationships

Internal: Executive Director; Programs Manager; House Manager, Programs; Cook; Stewards; Security; Children; Tutors; Shelter Visitors; Volunteers

External: Family Members; Law Courts; Lawyers; Counselors; Medical Team/Hospitals; Pastors; Pistis Foundation Education Team; Schools; Regulatory Bodies

Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities

  • Oversee day‑to‑day shelter operations; ensure adherence to all policies and procedures.
  • Participate in interviewing, hiring, induction, and onboarding of shelter staff and new intakes.
  • Support program staff through meetings, direct observation, and written evaluations.
  • Serve as matron and mother figure to the children; provide first aid and basic counselling while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Maintain and update case files, daily logs, progress notes, and incident reports for all residents.
  • Draft and manage annual and monthly budgets for shelter supplies and programs, optimizing cost efficiency.
  • Collaborate with management to set and track annual goals and objectives for the shelter.
  • Coordinate interface with family members, law courts, and regulatory agencies; represent children’s interests as needed.
  • Ensure timely renewal of all regulatory licenses and contracts :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

Financials

  • Provide monthly and weekly budget inputs; manage assigned budget with cost‑saving focus.
  • Assist with contract negotiations and evaluation of licenses and vendor agreements.

Key Performance Indicators / Performance Goals

  • Smooth execution of daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual shelter operations with minimal issues.
  • High quality of care delivered to children in the shelter.
  • Compliance with all shelter rules, policies, and regulatory standards.
  • Effective supervision, mentoring, and coaching of staff.
  • Cost efficiency in managing the shelter’s program budget.
  • Timely renewal of all required regulatory licenses.

Job Specifications

  • Education: Minimum Bachelor’s degree; degree in Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counselling, or related field preferred :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
  • Experience: Minimum 7 years in social services or childcare; teaching background an advantage.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for budgeting, reporting, and presentations.
  • Hands‑on knowledge of shelter management and working with children from diverse backgrounds.

Key Competencies

  • Functional/Technical: Shelter operations; case file maintenance; first aid; basic counselling.
  • Managerial: Staff recruitment; performance management; budget oversight.
  • Behavioral: Empathetic, caring, organized, adaptable, strong communicator.
  • Physical: Ability to walk stairs, lift up to 15 kg, and drive as required.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates can send their CVs to recruitment@pistisfoundation.org.

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