Part-time/ full-time, 20-40 hrs/week
Starting at $15.50/hr DOE

YWCA Missoula is looking to hire a combination of full and part time employees for this opening.

PARTIAL LIST OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or HiSET Equivalency Diploma required.
• Must have dependable vehicle, current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance in compliance with Montana state law.
• Must pass a background check designed to protect the interests of YWCA donors and clients.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, including clients, donors, peers and supervisors.
• Good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information.
• Ability to accept, act on and offer constructive criticism.

PARTIAL LIST OF DUTIES:

• Waits on customers, receives donations, and writes receipts for donations.
• Sorts, prices, and displays merchandise.
• Projects a positive image of the YWCA, using effective public relations skills.
• Exhibits friendliness toward and consideration of YWCA employees, volunteers, participants, customers and the general public.
• Adheres to YWCA policies and guidelines.
• Acts as a responsible team member.
• In general, demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for her/his work.
• Demonstrates competence as an information source about the YWCA programs and other Missoula programs of similar interest.
• Exhibits an awareness of and ability to deal with diversity among people, including disabilities among clients, staff and customers.
• Displays a neat appearance and competent manner.
• Ability to lift 40+ pounds required.

What else you should know: This position can be part-time or full-time, 20-40 hours per week. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am-6:30pm. The base wage for this position starts at $15.50/hour – higher wage would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. YWCA Missoula values a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about working with us but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday, vacation and sick time pay; health, dental, vision and life insurance available; reimbursed wellness expenses, employee discount and employee assistance program.

How to apply: To be considered for this position, please send a resume and references to jvinson@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Jean. Priority deadline for consideration is July 30, 2025.

All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.

For questions call:
(406) 549-1610 and speak with Jean

Full-time- 35hrs/week
Starting at $21.70/hr. DOE

How does this position make an impact on the community? This position is responsible for the case management of the YWCA’s Rapid Re-Housing Program for homeless families. 

The ideal candidate: Is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, or equivalent combination of education/experience required.
• Three years’ experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness required.
• Experience in database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and word processing programs required.
• Current Montana driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance in compliance with Montana state law.
• Must pass a background check designed to protect the interest of families served by the YWCA programs.

Some of what you’ll do in this position:

• Works closely with Missoula’s Coordinated Entry system when receiving referrals to the Rapid Re-Housing and Transitional Housing programs.
• Participates in interviewing and selecting Transitional Housing participants, along with the Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager and Director of Housing Programs.
• Completes monthly Transitional Housing unit inspections for scattered sites.
• Conducts intakes and assists in gathering documents for participants.
• Assists participants in applying to housing resources and advocating as needed.
• Ensures that program guidelines and policies are being met by participants.
• Maintains and completes appropriate documents and case files for each participant.
• Helps foster a sense of personal strength and self-sufficiency in participants.
• Provides trauma-informed, holistic and culturally humble case management services to Rapid Re-Housing and Transitional Housing participants. Maintains written participant files.
• Tracks program applicants and adhere to fair housing laws.
• Advocates for participants in a cooperative manner with other agencies, law enforcement personnel, and other officials as needed. Coordinates comprehensive services with community agencies.
• Solicits regular feedback from participants about program effectiveness and makes appropriate changes to better serve the program participants.
• Alerts Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager and the Director of Housing Programs and others as appropriate to areas of concern.
• Meets with the Rapid Re-Housing Program Manager and/or Director of Housing Programs and participants regarding concerns, including termination of program participation.
• Generates new ideas to improve the Rapid Re-Housing services.
• Submits reports as needed/requested.
• Represents the YWCA in the community, including public speaking engagements.
• Attends regular community meetings on housing, homelessness, and/or domestic violence.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, stand, bend and lift up to twenty-five pounds as needed.
• Exposure to difficult situations and emotionally taxing client circumstances, including physical aggression, clients experiencing active substance misuse and unpleasant living conditions.

What else you should know:
This position is full-time, 35 hours per week. Working hours fall between 9am and 4pm, Monday – Friday. The base wage for this position starts at $21.70 hourly – higher wages would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday, vacation and sick time pay; health, dental, vision and life insurance available; reimbursed wellness expenses, employee discount and employee assistance program.

How to apply: To be considered for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and references to kwasson@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Kristina Wasson. Job opening closes once filled or on September 22nd, 2025, whichever is sooner.

 All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal and history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.

Non-exempt, Part-time. Starting at $19.63/hour/DOE

Position 1: 21.5 hours per week, Wednesday 1:00pm-10:30pm, and Thursday-Saturday 6:30pm-10:30pm
Position 2: 20 hours per week, Sunday-Monday 4pm-12am, Wednesdays 12-4

 How does this position make an impact on the community?
The Pathways Program team provides life-saving services—shelter, counseling and more—for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking and human trafficking.

The ideal candidate: Is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:

• Helps foster a sense of personal strength and self-sufficiency in participants.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, practices anti-racist ethics through delivery of service and advocacy for all individuals.
• Exhibits energy and enthusiasm for the work and the community.
• Provides culturally responsive, anti-oppressive services.
• Understands domestic and sexual violence issues and the impact of trauma on survivors.

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Facilitates resolution with crisis that may arise during the shift.
• Meets potential residents; provides intake screening and placement into shelter during shift.
• Provides trauma-centered and survivor-focused advocacy to residents in the shelter.
• Understanding of the social and political complexities of sexual and domestic violence.
• Answers crisis line calls on a rotation schedule, meet potential participants at secured location of response.

Some of what you’ll do in this position:

• Coordinates and completes intakes with participants, including orientation and explanation of policies.
• Maintains excellent boundaries, a high degree of confidentiality and ethical behavior.
• Be assertive when necessary and effectively apply conflict management techniques.
• Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals, including adult and child clients, peers, volunteers, and supervisors.
• Orient new shelter residents into the program, ensuring they feel safe and settled.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma (required)
• Has a valid driver’s license and can provide proof of auto insurance coverage. (required)
• Must be able to pass a background check. (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, or equivalent education/experience (preferred but not required)
• One year working with domestic violence, sexual assault or homelessness (preferred but not required)

What else you should know: The base wage for this position starts at $19.63 hourly; higher wages would be based on relevant experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. YWCA Missoula values a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about working with us but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday, vacation and sick time pay; health, dental, vision and life insurance available; reimbursed wellness expenses, employee discount and employee assistance program.

How to apply: To be considered for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and references to lfiore@ywcaofmissoula.org or mschulte@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: HR. Priority deadline for consideration is until the position is filled or October 17th, 2025 or until position is filled.

All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.

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Part time, Starting at $19.63/hr DOE

Position 1: 12 hours per week, Saturday 12-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm, Tuesday 2-3:30pm
Position 2: 20 hours per week, Saturday 2-6pm, Sunday 4-8pm, Monday 12-8pm, Tuesday 12-4pm

How does this position make an impact on the community?
The Youth Services program helps children who have experienced trauma, providing support they need through our after-school and summer programs and support groups.

The ideal candidate is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:

• Has one year experience working with domestic violence and/or sexual assault preferred.
• Has a love for children and compassion for their welfare.
• Is dedicated to providing inclusive, trauma-informed, and anti-racist programming for youth.
• Has an understanding of domestic and sexual violence issues, particularly in relation to the effects on children.
• Has knowledge of group facilitation techniques and small group work with an emphasis on special needs children and children in crisis
• Has the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Has good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information.
• Has consistent availability on weekends
• High school diploma or Equivalency Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Some of what you’ll do in this position:

• Nurture, guide, play with and mentor children in the shelter, groups and family services, kindly attending to their bodies, minds, and spirits.
• Provide appropriate activity and interaction for children in the shelter, groups and family services.
• Facilitate resolution with crisis that may arise during the shift.
• Work with mothers in the shelter to help them with parenting skills.
• Maintain written client files.
• Exposure to difficult situations and emotionally taxing client circumstances, including physical aggression may be encountered.
• Acts as a positive role model for children’s and parents.

 What else you should know: The base wage for this position starts at $19.63 hourly – higher wages would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday, vacation and sick time pay; health, dental, vision and life insurance available; reimbursed wellness expenses, employee discount and employee assistance program.

How to apply: To be considered for these positions, please send a resume, cover letter and references to mmckinney@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Mia McKinney. Position closes once filled or by October 31, 2025, whichever is sooner.

*We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

*All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.