Shelter Staff

Company: Ponca City Development Authority
Location: Newkirk
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description KAW NATION POSITION DESCRIPTION TITLE: Shelter Staff IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Shelter Coordinator CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: KNFTHC Director TYPE: Regular/Full-time LOCATION: Newkirk, OK SHIFT : Overnight Saturday & Sunday 8:00 PM-8:00 AM, Float 16-hours Monday-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 Turnover rooms, cleaning and maintaining shelter premises 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. EEO & Drug Free work place employer Indian Preference considered with verification of Powered by JazzHR sgGZfnp5aC

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