Community Domestic Violence Advocacy Program (CDVAP) - Shelter House Attendant

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Open: July 18, 2025 Close: When Filled
Job Title: Shelter House Attendant Department: CDVAP
Reports To: Shelter House Manager or Director Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits Requisition: 534

*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. 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:
The House Sister will provide security, care giving, emotional support, transportation, craft making, some cooking and light housekeeping for residents at the Emergency Domestic Violence Shelter.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Work evenings, weekends and holidays.
2. Interact with and assist residents of the Domestic Violence Shelter in a professional, patient and compassionate manner.
3. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times regarding shelter residents and activities.
4. Maintain professional standard and comply with Domestic Violence Shelter Protocols, Policies and Procedures.
5. Make security checks according to the Domestic Violence Shelter Protocols.
6. Performs daily House Attendant “checklist” tasks, signs and files in Checklist Binder.
7. Completes Client Services forms on all contacts with clients and enters information into the database.
8. Answers “Helpline” calls, provides crisis intervention, information, and referrals.
9. Provides first point of contact with new clients. Performs Shelter screening of clients, handles intake upon arrival and provides client with Shelter House orientation.
10. Provides transportation to clients for court, appointments, emergent shopping needs, support groups and events. Will be utilizing department vehicles.
11. Assist clients with pets and follow shelter pet policy
12. Provide Digital Safety Planning and assist clients with securing their digital accounts
13. Respond to requests from residents to provide information about accessing resources, services, court systems and other needs.
14. Ensures the playroom and playground are neat, clean and in adherence with local health standards
15. Assist with Tribal and Program Outreach events
16. Assist outreach activities geared toward middle and high school students and their families focusing on dating violence, boundaries, communication, self-esteem, warning signs and identifying healthy relationships pertaining to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and/or human trafficking.
17. Co-Facilitate Women’s and children’s groups providing age appropriate activities to help attendees develop positive life and social skills and habits with a focus on healing, understanding healthy relationships, safety, communication, personal respect and responsibility. Models and reinforces non-corporal discipline techniques
18. Assist residents to successfully resolve issues between residents and be a good listener for residents to confide in.
19. Assist residents, group attendees and youth with creating crafts.
20. Assists victim in developing a safety plan and address intimidation issues.
21. Assist with light housekeeping when a resident is unable to do so for themselves.
22. Will be cooking meals for shelter clients during assigned shift.
23. Provides child care at shelter and support group when needed.
24. Assist new residents in setting up their room and review shelter policy.
25. Attends and actively participates in weekly staff meetings.
26. Maintains compliance of State, Federal and Trust Board grants.
27. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not supervise staff.

Qualifications and Requirements
To 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 functions.

Education and/or Experience
One-year certification from a college or technical school in the Human Services field is preferred;
A minimum of a GED or High School Diploma is required and six months of domestic violence and Human