Shelter Staff

KAW NATION

POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Shelter Staff

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Shelter Coordinator

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: KNFTHC Director

TYPE: Regular/Full-time

LOCATION: Newkirk, OK

SHIFT: Overnight Saturday & Sunday 8:00 PM-8:00 AM, Float 16-hours Monday-Friday

Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Prefer experience in counseling and/or advocacy, strong

interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently, ability to accept responsibility

and follow through project assignments. Also prefer experience or demonstrated interest in women's

issues, preferably domestic violence. Valid Oklahoma Drivers License and clean driving record for insurability.

Responsibilities:

Respond to callers accessing 24-hour hotline and provide services including crisis

Intervention.

Provide information/referrals to victims of domestic violence victims and their children

Facilitate support groups and/or house meetings

Provide supportive direction relating to money management, personal hygiene, work skills, housekeeping, meal planning and preparation and utilization of other community resources

Assist with protective/restraining orders and other court matters

Arrange for emergency medical services or law enforcement services as needed

Complete telephone intake with women requesting shelter

Provide/arrange for shelter for qualified persons

Complete shelter intake and other related forms as required

Provide/arrange transportation for clients who are appropriate for shelter

Ensure client confidentiality and the Center's confidentiality policy

Assist in the care and maintenance of the shelter.

Participate in staff meetings/trainings

Turnover rooms, cleaning and maintaining shelter premises

Prepared to work on-call shifts as needed, which may include: days, nights, and or weekends

Perform related duties as required and/or deemed necessary by Supervisor

All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation pre employment drug screen and background check. Failure to pass the drug screen or the background check will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.

Excellent benefits are available to all full-time employees including BCBS Medical and Dental, VSP, Prudential Life. Generous paid leave for sick and vacation.

EEO & Drug Free work place employer

Indian Preference considered with verification of