Community DV Advocacy Program Shelter ManagerAdvocate

Open: January 7 2026Close: When FilledJob Title: Shelter Program ManagerDepartment: CDVAP Reports To: Program DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 836 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Under the direction of the Community Domestic Violence Office Director the Shelter Program Manager/Advocate will manage the daily operations of the Temporary Womens Shelter and will supervise shelter staff. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages Temporary Womens 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 with residents staff and the public in a professional and compassionate manner that reflects supervision to the Domestic Violence Shelter that shelter facility meets tribal and other relevant health and safety codes and reports any violations to the Community Domestic Violence Office with evaluation and identification of changes as needed for the shelter. Supervises daily meetings of residents and schedules womens and childrens advocacy to residents of the domestic violence shelter and maintains confidential files and records for the program. Keeps Community Domestic Violence Victims Advocate Director informed of any emerging issues problems or new opportunities within the shelter; recommends staff or program changes; and implements any approved statistical reports to the Community Domestic Violence Advocate Director and others as directed. Completes shelter intake forms screens clients for eligibility under program client services daily activities grant evaluation criteria and statistical with department grant writing and grant crisis intervention information and referrals and advocacy-based counseling and case management services for residents of the Temporary Womens transportation for clients to therapy medical legal/court and shelter services when current with available supportive resources for sexual abuse/assault and domestic violence victims through training. Coordinates with local service agencies law enforcement prosecutors 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 be available on-call 24 hours/day to assist crime be required to work evenings and/or other duties as assigned. Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position supervises shelter and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceBachelors degree (B. A.) in Social Services; and two years experience as a victim advocate; or Associates 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 SkillsEmployee 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 victims 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 SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions and apply them to practical AbilityAbility 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 or CertificatesMust have and maintain a valid Washington state drivers license and proof of vehicle pass background check not have any felony convictions or arrests for crimes of moral turpitude and be have specific knowledge of:victims 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; andthe Inter-governmental AgreementMust possess working knowledge and understanding of the Puyallup/Native community and its people including tradition and customs cultural dynamics and family 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 maintain strict confidentiality at all DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a typewriter personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is performed in an office are frequent employee client and customer contacts during the may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being occasional travel using employees own Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. 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