Live Where You Lead. Mentor Where It Matters.
Join The Coffee Oasis as a Full-Time, Live-In Resident Manager at Evergreen Bright Start in Bremerton, and step into a role where your presence truly changes lives.
This isn't just a job, it's a chance to build real relationships and shape a safe, supportive home for young adults (ages 18–24) working toward stability and independence. You'll live on-site in your own rent-free studio apartment, becoming a steady, trusted presence in a community that needs consistency, care, and connection.
If you're someone who shows up, listens well, and leads with empathy, this role gives you the space to do meaningful, life-changing work every single day!
A Day in the Life as a Live-In Resident Manager
As a Live-In Resident Manager at Evergreen Bright Start, you play a central role in creating a safe, supportive, and community-driven home environment. Your presence is consistent, relational, and rooted in trust.
On a typical day, you will:
Check in with residents and build genuine, meaningful relationships
Serve as a listening ear and provide emotional support in a trauma-informed way
Help residents develop essential life skills such as cooking, budgeting, shopping, hygiene, and daily routines
Assist in resident orientation and support their transition into the housing environment
Foster a respectful, positive, and connected community within a single-occupancy setting
Support and mediate conflict resolution to maintain a safe and peaceful living environment
Ensure the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming for all residents
Model and assist with housekeeping and shared living responsibilities
Monitor facility safety and communicate maintenance needs as they arise
Maintain regular on-site presence, including evening shifts (Monday–Friday 4:00 PM–12:00 AM), weekends, and overnight on-call rotation
Respond to crisis situations as needed, including contacting appropriate supports or emergency services
Collaborate with the Housing Services Manager and partner agencies to support program goals and a strong community culture
Complete required documentation and reports
Participate in coverage rotation to ensure consistent support for residents
Perform additional duties as needed to support the mission and success of the program
This is not a desk job-it's hands-on, human-centered work where your energy and presence set the tone.
You will thrive in this role if you:
Naturally connect with people and build trust easily
Are calm, grounded, and emotionally intelligent
Value community, consistency, and showing up
Have experience with youth, housing, behavioral health, or similar spaces
Want work that feels meaningful, not just routine
REQUIREMENTS
To thrive as a Full-Time Live-In Resident Manager at The Coffee Oasis, candidates must demonstrate strong alignment with our mission, values, and commitment to relational, youth-centered work.
Be in full agreement with The Coffee Oasis's mission, vision, and core values
Ability to respond to crisis situations independently
At least two years of full-time experience working with adolescents or young adults
Ability to obtain within 30 days: First Aid/CPR, HIV/AIDS/Bloodborne Pathogens training, and TB clearance
Possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and personal auto insurance
Ability to complete training in crisis response, trauma-informed care, and cultural care
Proficiency in basic computer skills (Word processing, spreadsheets, internet use)
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field
Experience in residential or youth housing programs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, graveyard shifts, and be available for on-call coverage overnight as needed.
Capability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the facility regularly during shifts.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle objects, operate computer equipment, and perform housekeeping tasks.
Capacity to reach with hands and arms for various tasks including cleaning, maintenance, and assisting residents.
Ability to talk and hear clearly for effective communication with residents, staff, and emergency responders.
Physical capability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds for housekeeping duties, facility maintenance, and general support tasks.
Visual acuity including close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus for monitoring the environment, reading documents, and computer work.
Stamina to remain alert and responsive during overnight and extended shifts.
Physical ability to respond to emergencies and crisis situations, which may require quick movement throughout the facility.
Capacity to demonstrate and model physical tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and general household duties.
Ability to conduct routine facility inspections and identify maintenance needs.
Physical presence required to be on-site for resident supervision and support.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed at Evergreen Bright Start, a residential, single-occupancy housing facility serving young adults experiencing housing instability. This role emphasizes consistent on-site presence, relationship-building, and community development within the living environment.
The position includes evenings, weekends, and on-call responsibilities, and involves direct interaction with residents who may have experienced trauma or be in crisis. Staff should be prepared to respond with a trauma-informed and calm approach while maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere.
(This is a live-in position with a rent-free studio apartment provided.)
Compensation & Benefits
The competitive pay for this vital role ranges from $21.00 to $23.00 per hour, plus a rent-free studio apartment, reflecting our commitment to attracting top talent in youth services.
As a full-time employee, you will be eligible to receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Employee Discounts, 12 Paid Holidays, approximately 12 Vacation and 6 Sick Days of leave per year, 401k deferral with up to 4% employer match, and more health benefits!
A LITTLE ABOUT US
The Coffee Oasis is a Christian non-profit organization that exists to create pathways of opportunity for youth to be restored in heart, soul, mind, and body. We believe youth are the future of our community, but many are hurting, homeless, and hindered from living their full potential. The Coffee Oasis youth programs offer a place for the community to invest in their future-the youth.
We do this through creating safe shared spaces, mentorship, street and school outreach, goal setting, job training, shelter, and crisis services. The only way for our mission to succeed is through the support of the entire community-intentional intergenerational and cross-cultural investment. We accomplish this mission through a sustainable and successful coffee business. The cafés offer a "third place" for the community to gather and buy products with the added value of all profits returning to create opportunities for youth.
Through our partnership with Kitsap Mental Health and Bremerton Housing Authority at Evergreen Bright Start, we extend our mission by providing housing and a supportive community for young adults ages 18–24 experiencing housing instability through a voucher-based housing facility.
GET STARTED WITH OUR TEAM!
If you are passionate about our mission & values rooted in serving youth with compassion, and thrive in a hands-on, relationship-driven role, this opportunity to grow your career in a collaborative, high-performance environment is the next step for you!
Apply today! We look forward to meeting you and working together to restore hope and build community for youth.
To be considered
Please complete your online application.
Please attach a letter of interest, describing your specific qualifications for this position.
Provide three professional references.
12 Paid Holidays 12 Vacation and 6 Sick Days of Leave per year. 401k deferral with up to 4% employer match Café Discounts HSA, medical, dental, vision, group life, and more health benefits.