Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate

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Job Title:                 Shelter Advocate

Department:          Social Services

Salary:                      D.O.E.

Opening:                 September 23, 2026

Closes:                    September 25, 2026

Position Summary:

Will supervise the shelter residents during the day/night, making sure the residents are safe. Will make routine checks to account for the resident/children, documenting all activity.  Will enforce the rules established for the shelter. Will supervise during meal times and assist as needed.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of the residents throughout the day/night at the facility
• Supervise the residents during meal times
• Document all incidents in resident files
• Write shift reports and brief the staff coming on duty
• Assigs sheltered resident chores and participate in the process throughout their stay at the facility
• Assign shelter residents a day to do their laundry
• Responsible for supervision and support to the shelter residents and families by enforcing the rules and ensuring the facility and residents are properly cared for throughout their stay at the facility
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Submit to and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and random UA thereafter

Knowledge, skills, ability

• Have the ability to advocating in crisis situations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to deal effectively with domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault victims

Other:

• Must provide level one fingerprint card
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must pass initial drug test
• Must be able to drive tribal vehicles

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a completed Employment Application to:  Human Resources Department, PO Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax (928) 769-1191, or call (928) 769-2215/2216 for information.  To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5:00 PM on the closing date.  A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.  All applications and supporting documentation submitted becomes the property of the Human Resources Department, please keep copies for your own reference.

PREFERENCE:

All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and public Law 93-638, Section 7B.

THE HUALAPAI TRIBE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER