Shelter Advocate - Part Time

OPENING DATE: February 22, 2024

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

***MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ROTATING SHIFT, WEEKENDS, AND HOLIDAYS.

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide direct/indirect services to victims/survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking in a shelter environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain 24-hour crisis hotline.
• Provide crisis intervention face to face/telephonic.
• Complete initial assessments of victim/survivor seeking services.
• Current knowledge of program policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Must establish a rapport with diverse population.
• Assist residents with basic needs: personal hygiene, food, clothing, appointments, transportation, etc.
• Conduct house meetings to identify needs and address complaints.
• Document services provided in case file to include resident’s progress on personal goals.
• Assist resident with developing a safety plan. Monitor shelter security.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules, internal and external.
• Assist with general cleaning duties and sorting of donations.
• Other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: Reports to Program Director. No supervisory authority.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED: Must be able to lift 25 lbs. Must be able to do routine housekeeping chores.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Stressful. Confrontational. Frustrating. Diverse population. Diverse Population. Dysfunctional families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School/GED with minimum of 2 years of experience in providing direct/indirect services to victims.
• College credits in psychology, sociology or related field maybe substituted for up to 1.5 years of experience.
• Ability to acquire knowledge of federal, state and tribal domestic violence/sexual assault laws and codes
• Ability to handle crisis situations, utilize methods of conflict resolutions, good verbal/written communication skills.
• Must be non-judgmental; Empathetic.
• Good customer services skills.
• Knowledge of cultural differences.
• Valid driver’s license without restrictions and be insurable by tribal insurance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.  

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants.

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