Building Support Worker
Low Income Housing Institute (Lihi)
On‑site security and support worker ensuring safety, monitoring entry, and assisting residents.
24 days ago ago
$22 - $27
Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Tacoma, WA
Onsite
Company Size
269 Employees
Service Specialisms
Affordable Housing Development
Supportive Services
Tiny House Villages
Urban Rest Stops
Advocacy
Case Management
Financial Literacy Training
Technology Access and Training
Sector Specialisms
Affordable Housing Development
Supportive Housing Services
Case Management
Life Skills Training
Technology Access and Training
Financial Literacy Training
Homeless Shelter Operations
Tiny House Village Shelter Programs
Role
What you would be doing
resident support
security monitoring
emergency response
policy enforcement
safety oversight
reception desk
- Respond to residents' concerns and questions regarding the building.
- Provide an onsite presence mainly at the reception desk monitoring the building through security camera and monitoring the people as they enter and exit the building. The purpose is to assist with deterring theft, violence, vandalism, illegal activities or infractions of property rules.
- Respond to emergencies on site, being on-call with a cell phone and performing grounds checks. Call 911 in case of emergencies such as fire or injuries. Alert LIHI staff and management of incidents, safety concerns and other related issues.
- Enforce house rules and guest policies.
- Foster a safe, clean and peaceful environment.
- Monitor activities and appearance of the common areas - entry, hallways, bathrooms and community rooms.
- Monitor individuals entering and exiting the property.
What you bring
property security
low-income
problem solving
communication
background check
drug test
- One year property security experience.
- Experience working with low-income people.
- Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Must pass criminal background and drug test.
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Interview process
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Security clearance- must pass criminal background check and drug test.
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Company
Overview
Founded 1991
Year of establishment
The organization began in 1991 as a grassroots shelter in Seattle.
1,700+ Units
Total housing units managed
Over 1,700 housing units are managed across multiple counties.
30% AMI
Income eligibility threshold
Units serve households earning under 30% of the area median income.
700+ Homes
Permanent homes delivered
Over 700 permanent homes have been provided for previously homeless individuals.
- It finances and manages over 1,700 units across multiple counties in Washington, including innovative tiny-home villages built in collaboration with local partners.
- Their projects span permanent housing, transitional apartments, and hygiene centers—like a downtown rest stop offering showers, laundry, and toiletries.
- Alongside real-estate development, they run case management, life-skills training, youth programs, and financial literacy workshops at housing sites.
- Unlike typical nonprofits, they both own property and deliver on-site services—blending bricks-and-mortar with hands-on resident support.
- Affordable housing does not mean poor quality housing.
- Innovative partnerships, creative project development and sustainable design features in affordable housing makes for a healthy, strong, and committed community.
- Develops, owns and operates housing for the benefit of low-income, homeless and formerly homeless people in Washington State.
- Administers a range of supportive service programs to assist those we serve in maintaining stable housing and increasing their self-sufficiency.
- Emphasizes sustainable design features in affordable housing developments.
- Committed to sustainable design that results in lower utility and operating costs in the long term.
- Incorporates energy-efficient systems and materials as part of its project development.
- Uses sustainable design as a strategy to build healthy, cost-effective affordable housing communities.
- No clearly stated DEI strategy or gender‑related statistics publicly available on site or LinkedIn.
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