Summary

Manage day-to-day operations at The Landing, an emergency shelter for children entering foster care for

the first time.

Reports To

Director of Programs

Qualifications

As described in WAC 110-145-1425: Master’s degree in social work or a closely related field and 1 year of

experience working with children or Bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related field and 2

years of experience working with children or 5 years of professional experience working with children.

Flexibility

Attention to detail and a penchant for organization

General affability and capacity to engage with people from all walks of life

Aspiration to embody the values of Skookum Kids

Growth mindset

Key Responsibilities

Day to Day Operation

● Ensure day-to-day operations of the facility run smoothly and effectively

● Make, from first principles, wise choices about facility availability

● Ensure volunteers and staff are adequately oriented and trained to policies and procedures

● Create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for children, volunteers, and staff

● Lead a team of volunteers, interns, and staff providing direct care of children

Intern Management

● Recruit and hire an appropriate number of interns each academic term and match them with

opportunities across the range of Skookum’s programing

● Train and oversee all interns placed at the Landing

DCYF Liaison

● Answer (or cause to be answered) intake calls and make wise decisions about which children are

a good fit for the Skookum House program

● Communicate with the placement desk about information critical to placement decisions that is

learned while the children were in the care of The Landing

● Coordinate with DCYF to plan and execute discharge in a way that is helpful for the department,

easy on volunteers, and minimizes the disruption experienced by the children

Licensing

● Ensure that buildings meet all fire department, health department, and Licensing Division (LD)

requirements for the safety of children

● Respond to LD investigations

● Lead Skookum staff through the licensing and relicensing process of The Landing

Benefits package includes health care, retirement, unlimited time off, and a professional

development budget.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to rd3@skookumkids.org