Part-time (20+ hrs/wk)
Starting at $17/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:

• Has completed YWCA advocate training
• Has crisis line and response experience (preferred)
• Consistent availability on evenings/weekends
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of individuals, including clients, peers and supervisors
• 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:

• Provide guidance and support to the volunteer advocate staff
• Meet potential residents; provides intake screening and placement into Shelter during shift
• Provide trauma-centered and survivor-focused advocacy to residents in the shelter.
• Facilitate resolution with crises that may arise during the shift
• Provide trauma-centered and survivor-focused crisis counseling and support as needed at the Shelter
• Facilitate problem solving with residents as issues arise in the Shelter.
• Communicate to the house meeting facilitator any concerns/issues to be addressed in meetings; facilitates meetings upon request
• Maintain confidential written client files as needed

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What else you should know: This position is part-time, 20 hours per week, Tuesday through Thursday. Hours are afternoon and evening, generally falling between 5pm and midnight. The base wage for this position starts at $17 hourly – higher wages would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, health, dental, vision, life insurance, FLEX accounts, parental leave, and employee assistance program.

How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and references to lmattis@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Lyndayle Mattis. Job opening closes May 15, 2023.

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

Full-time (40+ hrs/wk) Starting at $47,840 Salary. DOE.

How does this position make an impact on the community? The Youth Services team works with 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 a love for children and zeal for their welfare.
• Five years’ experience working with youth preferred.
• Experience designing and implementing curricula for youth with traumatic backgrounds preferred.
• An understanding of homelessness and/or domestic violence, particularly in relation to the effects on children. 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.
• High school diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

Some of what you’ll do in this position:

• Plan and develop trauma-informed, engaging programs in conjunction with Youth Services staff.
• Help parents and families identify resources in the community that would benefit their children.
• Act as a positive role model for children and their caregivers; is flexible, compassionate and direct; addresses violent language and behavior by providing positive alternatives.
• Design and oversees implementation of curricula for resident youth that is designed to break the cycle of poverty and violence within resident families.
• Help design and implement intake procedures for youth.
• Maintain confidential written client files as needed

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What else you should know: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The base wage for this position starts at $47,840 annual– higher salary would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday pay, employee discount and employee assistance program.

How to apply: To be considered for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and references to pmurphy@ywcaofmissoula.orgor by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Patty Murphy. Job closes June 12, 2023

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.

Part/ Full-time (24-36 hrs/wk) Starting at $17/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:

• 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:

• Provide guidance and support to the volunteer staff
• Provide trauma-informed and survivor-focused advocacy to residents in the Missoula Family Housing Center (MFHC)
• Ensure that program guidelines and policies are being met by participants.
• Facilitate resolution with crises that may arise during the shift.
• Enter weekly into HMIS data base
• Act as primary point of contact for residents should they need assistance during the night
• Maintain confidential written client files as needed

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What else you should know:
This position is part-time, 24-36 hours per week. Working hours fall between 8pm and 8am, but the days worked will vary. Additional fill in shifts may also be available. The base wage for this position starts at $17 hourly – higher wages would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. Employees working from midnight to 7am will receive a wage of $25/hour. 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 mrichards@ywcaofmissoula.orgor by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Melissa Richards. Job opening closes June 23, 2023.

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.