Domestic Violence Shelter Manager, Temporary

Korean Women's Association•Tacoma, WA

3d•$30 - $32

About The Position

Ready to embark on a journey of compassion and purpose? Join us at the Korean Women's Association (KWA) in Pierce County as full time Domestic Violence Shelter Manager, Social Services, and become a beacon of light in someone's life. Earn between $30-$32 per hour while enjoying a host of benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, 401 (k) after 1 year. Your opportunity to make a difference starts here. The Domestic Violence Shelter Manager is responsible for all aspects of shelter operations, victim services, and staff supervision to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, survivor-centered support. This management role leads the coordination of services including emergency shelter, housing assistance, and non-residential advocacy programs. The Domestic Violence Shelter ensures the safety and well-being of survivors by effectively leveraging community partnerships and resources to provide holistic, trauma-informed care

Requirements

Satisfactorily pass criminal history & reference checks.
Respect for all cultures, and ability to interact with diverse groups.
Experience in victim/survivor advocacy and crisis intervention/counseling preferred.
Knowledge of gender-based violence issues and their impact on individuals and families and experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computers, internet searches, smartphone devices and other software packages.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, volunteers, community and national partners.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence issues and trends preferred.
Knowledge of service area resources preferred.
Experience working in a DV shelter or transitional housing environment preferred.
Required experience working in a DV shelter or DV survivor service at least two years per WAC 388.61A.
Experience working with vendors and service providers.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to handle multiple priorities.
Required to complete 20 hours of annual continuing education & 5 hours of supervisor training per WAC 388-61A.
Carrying a company provided cell phone to be available after normal business hours for emergency situations
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology or other related field preferred.
A minimum of fifty hours of training on DV issues & advocacy within 3 years prior to date of hire.
Minimum two years' experience providing advocacy to victims of DV within a DV agency.
2 years of staff supervision experience in a community-based organization preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in victim/survivor advocacy and crisis intervention/counseling preferred.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence issues and trends preferred.
Knowledge of service area resources preferred.
Experience working in a DV shelter or transitional housing environment preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Public Health, Psychology or other related field preferred.
2 years of staff supervision experience in a community-based organization preferred.