Careers

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If you would like to apply for one of our open positions, please mail your resume and completed application to Cheryl Martin, YWCA, 118 Vine St., Evansville, IN 47708 or email it to jobs@ywcaevansville.org.

The YWCA does not discriminate against any employee, applicant, client, contractor, or agency because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, handicap or disability, marital status, or political affiliation.

Family Advocate in Domestic Violence Shelter - 1st Shift

(FULL TIME DAYS)


YWCA Evansville is seeking a first-shift family advocate for its domestic violence shelter who has experience working with individuals in crisis and case management skills. Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, team player, flexible, and possess a working knowledge of local agency resources. Ideal candidate will also exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to facilitate educational classes. Ideal candidate will possess critical thinking skills in order to handle crisis calls, determine if callers are appropriate for our shelter, and address any needs that arise with shelter residents during the shift. Previous social work background is desired. Candidate must have computer skills as the position requires entering case notes, online referrals and searches, email use, etc. This position will work with vulnerable populations and interact with clients and staff in a sensitive, non-judgmental open-minded manner.

SALARY $35,360/year - $39,520/year

For more information, mail an employee application to Cheryl Martin, YWCA, 118 Vine St., Evansville, IN 47708 or email it to jobs@ywcaevansville.org.

Featured benefits

  • Medical Insurance (Cost to employee is $60 per pay)

  • Vision Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Employer-funded Pension plan

  • 403 (b) Retirement Plan

  • Disability insurance

  • Generous PTO including Vacation, Holiday, Sick, and Personal Leave

Responsibilities

· Ensures direct services are recorded accurately within appropriate databases in a timely manner;

· Enters client information in database systems including crisis calls;

· Take crisis calls and assist with safety planning;

· Provides orientation and intake services for individuals entering housing;

· Provides services to all clients as needed;

· Completes daily floor/room check and, where warranted, completes Repair Reports;

· Provides services to all clients as needed, including referrals to other shelters, medication monitoring and transportation assistance;

· Confers regularly with supervisor;

· Attends a minimum of 10 hours of professional development conferences and workshops as recommended by supervisor;

· Coordinates client security and emergency response and follows emergency procedures;

· Maintains confidentiality;

· Demonstrates emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and professionalism when navigating challenging interpersonal situations

· Demonstrates initiative and responsibility;

· Assisting with front desk duties as needed;

Qualifications

Social work degree or certification preferred; experience in a social service field; Must be dependable and reliable and possess good communication skills, organizational skills, and ability to coordinate tasks with full time and part time staff. Must be emotionally mature and have the ability to work with vulnerable populations and interact with clients and staff in a sensitive, non-judgmental open-minded manner.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education.

Shelter Assistant in Domestic Violence Shelter

(Part-Time - Weekend Nights)


YWCA Evansville is seeking applicants for a part-time, weekend night shelter assistant to work Saturday and Sunday from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Position provides an abuse-free and safe environment, assistance with daily needs, and referrals for survivors of domestic violence and their children. Assistant will be cross-trained to assist in all housing programs.

Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, team player, flexible, and possess an eagerness to learn more about social services. Ideal candidate will also exhibit good written and verbal communication skills, good organizational skills, and attention to detail. This position will work with vulnerable populations and interact with clients and staff in a sensitive, non-judgmental open-minded manner.

STARTING SALARY $16/hour plus $2/hour overnight shift differential

For more information, mail an employee application to Cheryl Martin, YWCA, 118 Vine St., Evansville, IN 47708 or email it to jobs@ywcaevansville.org.

YWCA offers part-time employees an employer-sponsored pension plan and paid time off including mental health days and birthday off. Employees may also contribute to an optional 403(b) retirement plan.

Responsibilities

· Staff must be alert and awake on their entire shift;

· Staff will answer crisis line and fill out a Crisis Call sheet for each call;

· Staff will meet with victims and their children as they enter housing program, complete appropriate intakes, and provide housing orientation and entry services;

· Staff will be respectful and sensitive to client needs and will maintain client confidentiality;

· Staff will enter data on each client during their assigned shift in the Client Daily Contact Log;

· Staff will enter housing program client services into appropriate database;

· Staff will perform building security checks at assigned times.

· Assists with front desk duties as needed;

· Staff must attend a minimum of 10 hours a year of professional development conferences and workshops as recommended and approved by supervisor;

· Staff are required to attend staff meetings and to keep their CPR/AED/BBP/First Aid certification current;

· Staff will respond to needs of housing clients in case of emergency;

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; experience in social service field preferred; good communications skills; and ability to interact with others in sensitive, open-minded manner.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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What role could you play?

If you would like to apply for one of our open positions, please mail your resume and completed application to Cheryl Martin, YWCA, 118 Vine St., Evansville, IN 47708 or email it to jobs@ywcaevansville.org.

The YWCA does not discriminate against any employee, applicant, client, contractor, or agency because of race, color, religious creed, national origin, age, sex, handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation.