Crisis Assistance Program Program Coordinator
Job Location:
Tacoma, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
5 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline:
2 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Open: August 4 2026Close: September 1 2026Job Title:Program CoordinatorDepartment: CAPReports To: DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: *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 leave. Position Summary:Under the general supervision of the Program Director. Provides assistance to eligible Puyallup Tribal Members following the Policies and Procedures of the Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssists with the Energy Assistance Program by working with the appropriate utility companies to make pledges for payment by phone fax e-mail whichever is appropriate or specific to the internal program procedures by obtaining back-up documentation pertaining to move-in rental assistance or late notice of rent/eviction notice late/past due mortgage assistance prior to processing requests for clients. Verifies the validity of the whether the Tribal Member is in compliance with the program in order to receive phone sends fax routes mail and greets check requests via Microix or current for accurate and timely processing of correspondence to vendors. Creates interoffice memos and letters as requested by the Program Lead and/or Director. Responsible for sending denial letters to Tribal Members to utilize other programs as for accurately and timely inputting data entry of program activity into Program in researching false or fraudulent requests for assistance including providing information to the Law Enforcement and/or Prosecutors the Program in compiling resource/networking information lists for energy management affordable housing food banks utility assistance or other resources for strict confidence at all all other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory 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 ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GED required; and three years of progressively responsible administrative support experience with Tribal assistance programs. or equivalent combination of education and experience. Intermediate experience and intermediate knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word Excel etc.) is 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. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management employees and groups of SkillsAbility to add and subtract four-digit numbers including decimals. Ability to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement volume and AbilityAbility to understand and carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized RequirementsProvide adequate customer service communication skills records management skills and organizational to coordinate with team members and other levels of be able to maintain confidentiality at all have ability to prioritize the importance of requests and process them timely and maintain professional composure at all occasionally require work after hours or on 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 keyboard personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and photocopier/ the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate 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 vision abilities required by this job include close 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 and customer/client contacts and interruptions during the occasional out of area travel using employees own may be exposed to outside weather may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being 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 LawH o w T o A p p l y:Apply online at 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. Indian Hiring Preference send in the appropriate documentation for the category you select. If you have any questions about the hiring preference policy or what document to send in email us at or call .4. Provide 3 references (we cannot obtain references from direct family members mother father grandparents sisters brothers or children and this includes in laws). One reference must be your most recent supervisor. We prefer the rest of your references to include co-workers subordinates or other supervisors but we can accept a personal reference from someone who is familiar with your work ethic habits and attendance. You can send in letters of recommendation to To add more employment education references etc. click on the small sign at the top right corner of the page.6. When entering salaries only use numbers. Do not use any other characters (such as . or $)7. After you submit your application you will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive an email please call the office to confirm submission.*Please do not wear perfumes colognes or strong scents to your interview. Some employees are you have any questions about the positions or the online application please call
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is a federally-recognized tribe of Puyallup people from western Washington state, United States.