Job ID: 306842

Shelter Manager

Maya Foundation

Location: Ultodanga, West Bengal

Apply by: 15 Nov 2026

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Recruitment Announcement

Maya Foundation | Vacancy for Shelter Manager (Residential)

Maya Foundation invites applications from dedicated, responsible and experienced professionals for the position of Shelter Manager (Residential) under its Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH) Project.

Position: Shelter Manager
Nature of Job: Full-time, Residential
Salary: 10,000 per month
Organisation: Maya Foundation

Roles and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for the overall management, administration and smooth functioning of the Shelter for Urban Homeless (SUH).

1. Shelter Management & Daily Operations

- Ensure the smooth day-to-day functioning of the shelter.
- Manage admission, registration and discharge processes of shelter residents.
- Maintain proper records of residents, including personal details and case histories.
- Ensure a safe, hygienic, secure and dignified living environment.
- Supervise housekeeping, sanitation, food distribution and other essential shelter services.
- Address residents' grievances and ensure their basic needs are met.

2. Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain all official registers, attendance records, admission and discharge registers, visitor registers and other statutory documents.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports.
- Maintain proper documentation of shelter activities, events and interventions.
- Prepare case studies, success stories and beneficiary profiles.
- Maintain records of expenditures, bills, vouchers and utilisation of project funds.
- Ensure timely submission of reports and documents to concerned authorities.

3. Stakeholder Coordination & Networking

- Establish and maintain effective coordination with KMC, WBSUDA, SUDA and other concerned government departments.
- Liaise with local police stations, hospitals, municipal authorities, NGOs and community-based organisations.
- Develop and maintain networks with relevant service providers and stakeholders.
- Facilitate access to government welfare schemes, healthcare, identity documents and other essential services for shelter residents.

4. Resident Welfare & Activity Management

- Organise regular recreational, educational, awareness and community engagement activities.
- Facilitate health check-up camps, counselling sessions and social integration activities.
- Identify the needs and vulnerabilities of residents and facilitate appropriate support services.
- Promote dignity, inclusion, personal development and rehabilitation of homeless individuals.
- Ensure proper care and support for elderly persons, women, children and other vulnerable residents.

5. Staff Supervision & Administrative Responsibilities

- Supervise caregivers, housekeeping personnel and other shelter staff.
- Monitor staff attendance, duty allocation and performance.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and ensure effective teamwork.
- Maintain discipline and ensure compliance with organisational and project guidelines.
- Coordinate inspections, monitoring visits and audits.

Salary & Remuneration

Fixed Remuneration: 10,000 per month.

Salary disbursement will be subject to the availability and release of project funds from WBSUDA & Any concerned Corporation.

Eligibility & Requirements

- Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or any relevant discipline.
- Prior experience in social-sector projects, shelter management, community development or NGO operations will be preferred.
- Strong documentation, report-writing and communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate with government officials and multiple stakeholders.
- Good leadership, administrative and team management skills.
- Willingness to stay at the shelter premises (Residential position).
- Compassion, patience and a strong commitment towards working with vulnerable and homeless communities.

Interested candidates may share their updated CV along with their contact details at:

Email: mayacharity@gmail.com

Maya Foundation
Working towards dignity, inclusion and empowerment of vulnerable communities.

Job Email ID:

mayacharity(at)gmail.com