Community DV Advocacy Program - Shelter Manager​/Advocate

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open:
January 7, 2026

Close:
When Filled

Job Title:
Shelter Program Manager

Department: CDVAP

Reports To:
Program Director

Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time

Salary:
Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition: 836

* Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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.

Under the direction of the Community Domestic Violence Office Director, the Shelter Program Manager/Advocate will manage the daily operations of the Temporary Women’s Shelter and will supervise shelter staff.

• Manages Temporary Women’s Shelter Program operations and services in a manner that assures consistent implementation of program according to established program policies and procedures, tribal policies and procedures and as directed by the Community Domestic Violence Office Director.
• Interacts with residents, staff, and the public in a professional and compassionate manner that reflects respect.
• Provides supervision to the Domestic Violence Shelter staff.
• Ensures that shelter facility meets tribal and other relevant health and safety codes, and reports any violations to the Community Domestic Violence Office Director.
• Assists with evaluation and identification of changes as needed for the shelter.
• Supervises daily meetings of residents, and schedules women’s and children’s groups.
• Provides advocacy to residents of the domestic violence shelter and maintains confidential files and records for the program.
• Keeps Community Domestic Violence Victim’s Advocate Director informed of any emerging issues, problems or new opportunities within the shelter; recommends staff or program changes; and implements any approved changes.
• Presents statistical reports to the Community Domestic Violence Advocate Director and others as directed.
• Completes shelter intake forms, screens clients for eligibility under program guidelines.
• Documents client services, daily activities, grant evaluation criteria and statistical information.
• Assists with department grant writing and grant reporting.
• Provides crisis intervention, information and referrals and advocacy-based counseling and case management services for residents of the Temporary Women’s Shelter.
• Provides transportation for clients to therapy, medical, legal/court and shelter services when needed.
• Keeps current with available supportive resources for sexual abuse/assault and domestic violence victims through training. Coordinates with local service agencies, law enforcement, prosecutor’s office, Puyallup Tribal Health Services, DSHS, or other medical/mental health/financial service providers, and tribal departments in informing crime victims and their families about availability of appropriate services.
• Must be available on‑call 24 hours/day to assist crime victims.
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position supervises shelter staff.

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.

Bachelor’s degree (B.

A.) in Social Services; and two years experience as a victim advocate; or Associate’s degree plus 4 years experience and training; or HS Diploma/GED plus six years relevant experience required. Required to attend YWCA and Advocacy trainings through WA State…