Night Manager Job Description

Ruth’s House is looking for someone who wants to make a measurable and meaningful impact on the lives of single mothers and children in the community. The Night Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations and supervision of the residents in the evenings. The Night House Manager will develop relationships with the residents and give them emotional and spiritual support. They will help promote and empower the residents to experience life with confidence and dignity. 

In addition, the Night House Manager will assist the House manager in creating a loving environment for the moms and their children. She helps them develop godly character by modeling it. This includes loving, caring, affirming, and healthy grace-centered discipline when needed. 

The Night House Manager of Ruth’s House is a highly motivated and experienced individual who has the vision and passion to pour into single moms and their children and to see them thrive and achieve their God-given potential and calling in life. It is somebody who is growth-minded, loves to learn and grow, and is able to model that persistent, tireless learning spirit to those in the home. 

She reports directly to the Executive Director of Ruth’s House. This is a live-in position, seven days a week from 6pm-8am, with two nights off each week. 

To apply: Download the application below, complete it, and send to Jeanne Korman at jkorman@ruthshousect.com.

Qualifications

Education, Skills, Experience 

  • Mature evangelical Christian 

  • Obtain and maintain valid CPR and First Aid Certification 

  • Excellent spoken and written English language skills 

  • Excellent leadership, prioritization, and time management skills 

  • Competency with computers and google docs 

  • Must have a valid driver’s license 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide loving motherly leadership to the moms and their children and the effective management of the home

  • Support the residents’ efforts in carrying out their evening and morning routine.

  • Pray at the start of the day with residents and lead devotions after dinner.

  • Represent the organization as instructed.

  • Encourage residents to attend church on Sundays

  • Maintain confidentiality to protect the rights and privacy of all persons served

  • Make themselves available for any emergency that might occur during their shift.

  • Work with House Manager to create a cohesive approach with the residents of the house

  • Work with House Manager to maintain programs within the house

  • Become very acquainted with Ruth's House guidelines to exemplify all that is in the handbook and to be able to guide the residents accordingly

Manage the Home

The House Mother will maintain a clean, safe, organized home by:

  • Work with house manager to create schedules and ensure women follow the evening and morning schedule 

  • Ensure that all maintain sanitary conditions in and around the house, and personally maintain health and hygiene. 

  • Ensure that moms are up by 7:00 and in rooms by lights out at 10 

  • Be part of the cooking and cleaning rotation in the kitchen and laundry room that they use. 

  • Welcome to be part of weekly Bible study 

  • Welcome to be part of any classes offered but is not required to attend unless it is during their shift 

Physical Requirements: 

Physical ability to lift/carry 25+ lbs. and climb stairs 

This job description is not exhaustive but is only intended to indicate the kinds of duties that will be required in this position.