SHELTER STAFF

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Shelter Coordinator

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: KNFTHC Director

TYPE: Regular/Full-time

LOCATION: Newkirk, OK

Shift: 2nd Shift 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.

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

401K – Health – Dental – Vision – Life – Competitive Pay – Annual Leave – Sick Leave – Holidays Off

Below are the generous benefits of full-time employment when working at the Kaw Nation Tribal Government, Gaming Commission or Business Services:

• Free BlueCross BlueShield Medical (includes Pharmacy) Insurance
• BlueCross BlueShield of Oklahoma Dental Insurance optional for purchase by employee
• Vision Insurance optional for purchase by employee
• Life Insurance optional for purchase by employee

Also included are generous Annual Leave Days and Sick Leave Days accruals.

• Four (4) hours of Annual Leave begins accruing with the first paycheck and each full check during employment. As the employee’s length of service increases the 4 hours accrued increases to 6 (after 3 years), 8 (after 10 years), and 10 (after 15 years) hours per paycheck.
• Four (4) hours of Sick Leave begins accruing with the first paycheck and each full check during employment. This amount remains the same throughout employment.

If you have questions regarding these or any other benefits of Kaw Nation Tribal Government, Gaming Commission or Business Services, please contact the Human Resources Department at (580) 269-2552.