DV Shelter Advocate — Evening Shift

Ponca City Development Authority; Oklahoma; Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaw Nation is seeking a Shelter Staff member in Newkirk, OK. This regular/full-time role supports domestic violence victims via a 24-hour hotline, respite shelter coordination, and community referrals. The position requires a high school diploma, counseling/advocacy experience preferred, and a Oklahoma driver’s license.

Expect to assist with intake, transport, confidentiality, and on-call shifts. The Shelter Staff collaborates with the Shelter Coordinator and KNFTHC Director, participates in

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.
• 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.

Skills

Counseling experience

Advocacy experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Women’s issues interest

Driver license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

KAW NATIONPOSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Shelter Staff
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Shelter Coordinator

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: KNFTHC Director

TYPE: Regular/Full-time

LOCATION: Newkirk, OK


Shift: 2^ndShift Weekdays: 4pm to 12am Monday through 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
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.