If you’re passionate about our mission, we want you on our team! Join us as we work on the front lines tackling our community’s most pressing issues. Our staff is creative, collaborative, smart, dedicated and inspired as we seek to build a world where all people are safe, have access to the resources they need, and are empowered to pursue their dreams.
The benefits of working for YWCA Missoula include:
- generous paid time off and holidays
- employee wellness stipend
- employee assistance program
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- paid parental and sick leave
- life insurance
- retirement fund
- professional development training
*Available benefits vary depending on employment status
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. We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and people with lived experience of houselessness or housing instability to apply. YWCA Missoula is an equal-opportunity employer and are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Current Employment Opportunities
FAMILY HOUSING CENTER PROGRAM MANAGER
Full-time- 40 hrs/wk
Starting at $27.41/hr. DOE
How does this position make an impact on the community? The Family Housing Center team provides support through short-term emergency shelter in the Missoula Family Housing Center, case management and rental assistance for unhoused families to find and maintain safe, stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency.
The ideal candidate: Is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:
- High school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma required.
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field, or equivalent education/experience preferred
- Three years’ experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness preferred
- Experience in database, spreadsheet, desktop publishing and word processing programs preferred.
- Experience with writing and/or managing grants preferred.
- Current Montana driver’s license, acceptable driving record and proof of automobile insurance in compliance with Montana state law.
Some of what you’ll do in this position:
- Is responsible for the daily operations of the Family Housing Center in coordination with the Shelter Coordinator and the Housing Program Director.
- Acts as a leader and positive role model for Family Housing Center staff and participants; is flexible, compassionate, and direct; addresses violent language and behavior by providing positive alternatives.
- Oversees participant experience: intake screening and placement into the Family Housing Center.
- Coordinates services with other YWCA programming, including the Youth Services Program, and Clinical Program for families residing in the Family Housing Center.
- Oversees 24/7 staffing and services for the Family Housing Center. Coordinates and participates in on-call rotation amongst staff.
- Completes UAs before participants enter the Family Housing Center.
- Meets with participants individually and provides case management as requested.
- Facilitates resolution of crises, crisis counseling, problem-solving and support as needed at the Family Housing Center.
- Maintains confidential written client files as needed.
- Oversee appropriate documentation of significant occurrences during the shift, including significant participant behavior.
- Advocates for participants in a cooperative manner with other agencies, law enforcement personnel, and other officials as needed. Coordinates comprehensive services with community agencies.
- Meets with the Shelter Coordinator and/or Director of Housing Programs and participants regarding concerns with participants, including termination of program participation.
- Acts as a leader among Family Housing Center staff, providing support, facilitation of meetings and trainings.
- Monitors the Family Housing Center systems to maximize efficiency and minimize waste; generates ideas for improvement.
- Participates in weekly room inspections.
- Informs the Director of Housing Programs and Facility Manager of any services or repairs that are needed; works with the Director of Housing Programs to ensure safety and maintenance upkeep.
- Oversees shelter safety, including coordinating a monthly checklist of safety checks and maintenance upkeep activities to ensure tasks are completed, and ensuring adherence to safety practices.
- Provides direct and indirect supervision, guidance, and support to the Family Housing Center Shelter staff.
- Oversees tracking of services and submits reports as directed by the Director of Housing Programs.
- Acts as a positive role model, works hard; is fair, flexible and committed to communication.
- Works within the empowerment advocacy model.
- Provides proactive supervision and support to those s/he supervises.
- Assures that hiring for this program is done in a legal, consistent, and timely fashion.
- Assures that proper training is provided and documented for all Family Housing Center Shelter staff.
- Assures performance appraisals are completed for all assigned program staff in a timely fashion.
- Oversees all aspects of the Family Housing Center Shelter Program.
- Participates in budget preparation and manages Family Housing Center budget.
- Oversees grant compliance and reporting.
- Monitors YWCA systems to maximize efficiency and minimize waste; generates ideas for improvement.
- Attends and participates in YWCA staff meetings, and other appropriate committees and meetings, including serving on the YWCA Missoula Leadership Team.
- Ensures all YWCA regulations and policies are upheld and readily available to staff.
- Alerts Director of Housing Programs and/or Executive Director, and others as appropriate, to areas of concern.
- Represents YWCA in the community, advocating for the best interests of YWCA participants.
- Coordinates comprehensive services with other community agencies.
- Works with other Program Directors to design and implement effective systems for gathering statistics.
- Reports incidents of child abuse to Child Protective Services, Director of Housing Programs, and the Executive Director.
What else you should know: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. Working hours fall between 9am – 5pm, and the days worked are Monday- Friday. The base wage for this position starts at $27.41 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 acadieux@ywcaofmissoula.org and Kwasson@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Amber Cadieux and Kristina Wasson. Job opening closes when filled or on October 22, 2024, whichever is soonest.
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.
PATHWAYS ADVOCATE (2 POSITIONS)
Position 1: Part-time (20 hrs/wk)
Position 2: Part-time (33 hrs/wk)
Starting at $18/hr. DOE
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 first position is part-time, 20 hours per week, Sunday and Monday 4pm-12am plus Wednesdays for staff meetings. The 2nd position is part-time, 33hours per week, Thursday 12pm-6pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm-8pm, Sunday 8am-4pm plus Wednesdays for staff meetings. The base wage for this position starts at $18 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 tavina@ywcaofmissoula.org or mschulte@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: HR.
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.
FAMILY HOUSING CENTER ADVOCATE
Non-exempt, Part-time 20+ hours per week
Starting at $18/hour, DOE
How does this position make an impact on the community? The Family Housing Center team provides support through short-term emergency shelter in the Missoula Family Housing Center, case management and rental assistance for unhoused families to find and maintain safe, stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency.
The ideal candidate: Is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:
- Has one year experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, or homelessness preferred.
- Has the ability to maintain confidential information.
- Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, including clients, peers and supervisors.
- Has good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information.
- Has consistent availability on weekends.
- Has the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, including clients, peers and supervisors.
- Has good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information.
- High school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Some of what you’ll do in this position:
- Provides guidance and support to the volunteer staff
- Provides trauma-informed and survivor-focused advocacy to residents in the Missoula Family Housing Center (MFHC)
- Ensures that program guidelines and policies are being met by participants.
- Facilitates resolution with crises that may arise during the shift.
- Enters weekly into HMIS data base
- Act as a point of contact for residents should they need assistance during the evening /weekends.
- Maintains confidential written client files as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and non-verbal skills, both with groups and interpersonally.
- Must pass a background check designed to protect the interest of women and children served by the YWCA programs.
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent diploma required.
What else you should know: This position is Part-time, 20+ hours per week. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday and working hours fall between 5pm and 11pm. The base wage for this position starts at $18/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, cover letter and references to jcolton@ywcaofmissoula.org or acadiuex@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Jessica Colton or Amber Cadieux. Priority deadline for consideration is August 21, 2024.
We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and people with lived experience of houselessness or housing instability to apply. The YWCA Missoula is an equal-opportunity employer and are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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.
Our Mission
YWCA Missoula is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
We believe that everyone has the right to a life free from violence and discrimination, with access to safe, decent housing and the resources to pursue their dreams. We are determined to create a community where all people, regardless of gender or race, have opportunities for growth, leadership and power.