Community DV Advocacy Program - Shelter Manager/Advocate

Puyallup Tribe of Indians•Tacoma, WA

About The Position

Under the direction of the Community Domestic Violence Office Director, the Shelter Program Manager/Advocate will manage the daily operations of the Temporary Women’s Shelter and will supervise shelter staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Social Services; and two years experience as a victim advocate; or Associate’s degree plus 4 years experience and training; or HS Diploma/GED plus six years relevant experience required.
Required to attend YWCA and Advocacy trainings through WA State Coalition against Domestic Violence.
Must be willing to travel to receive training in domestic violence/sexual abuse/assault and other types of victimization and temporary shelter operations.
Must have some knowledge of Federal, State and Tribal laws pertaining to Natives; must have some knowledge of litigation proceedings.
Intermediate experience and knowledge using word processing required.
Case management, and file/records management skills required.
Must have completed, or agree to complete, 30 hours of initial sexual abuse/assault training, plus 12 hours of ongoing sexual abuse/assault training annually that is approved by the Washington Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs.
Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of staff and management.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Must have ability to establish close liaison with victim’s services providers and persons involved in the prevention of sexual abuse/assault and domestic violence.
Must communicate well verbally and in writing with victims, the public, staff, departments and outside agencies.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions and apply them to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to organize and maintain clear, concise, and accurate records, and follow office procedures.
Must have and maintain a valid Washington state driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance.
Must pass background check, not have any felony convictions or arrests for crimes of moral turpitude, and be bondable.
Must have specific knowledge of: victim’s trauma issues; crisis intervention, advocacy-based counseling; domestic violence and sexual assault dynamics, child abuse issues and family dynamics, and basis legal procedures; social service methods, practices, principles and procedures; criminal and child welfare investigative practices and systems; Indian Child Welfare, tribal, state and federal law and jurisdictional issues; child abuse reporting requirements under tribal and state law; and the Inter-governmental Agreement
Must possess working knowledge and understanding of the Puyallup/Native community and its people, including tradition and customs, cultural dynamics and family systems.
Must support traditional/cultural values, e.g. tribal members assisting one another in time of need, the ability of the tribe to handle its own problems, the importance of peaceful and orderly community to the well being of the Tribe, and the transfer of traditional/cultural values to tribal youth.
Must maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
Requires the ability to operate a typewriter, personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.

Responsibilities

Manages Temporary Women’s Shelter Program operations and services in a manner that assures consistent implementation of program according to established program policies and procedures, tribal policies and procedures and as directed by the Community Domestic Violence Office Director.
Interacts with residents, staff, and the public in a professional and compassionate manner that reflects respect.
Provides supervision to the Domestic Violence Shelter staff.
Ensures that shelter facility meets tribal and other relevant health and safety codes, and reports any violations to the Community Domestic Violence Office Director.
Assists with evaluation and identification of changes as needed for the shelter.
Supervises daily meetings of residents, and schedules women’s and children’s groups.
Provides advocacy to residents of the domestic violence shelter and maintains confidential files and records for the program.
Keeps Community Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate Director informed of any emerging issues, problems or new opportunities within the shelter; recommends staff or program changes; and implements any approved changes.
Presents statistical reports to the Community Domestic Violence Advocate Director and others as directed.
Completes shelter intake forms, screens clients for eligibility under program guidelines.
Documents client services, daily activities, grant evaluation criteria and statistical information.
Assists with department grant writing and grant reporting.
Provides crisis intervention, information and referrals and advocacy-based counseling and case management services for residents of the Temporary Women’s Shelter.
Provides transportation for clients to therapy, medical, legal/court and shelter services when needed.
Keeps current with available supportive resources for sexual abuse/assault and domestic violence victims through training. Coordinates with local service agencies, law enforcement, prosecutor’s office, Puyallup Tribal Health Services, DSHS, or other medical/mental health/financial service providers, and tribal departments in informing crime victims and their families about availability of appropriate services.
Must be available on-call 24 hours/day to assist crime victims.
May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
Performs other duties as assigned.