Careers

Established in 1910, YWCA San Antonio is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. We envision a society where all people can thrive and all communities are valued, respected, and self-directed.

We would love for you to join our team!

SALARY AND BENEFITS

YWCA’s compensation program leads that of many other nonprofits in this area. We’ve got great employee benefits, including:

  • Generous paid time off, including 12 days of vacation accrued in the first year of employment, 10 days of sick leave,  3 personal days, and up to 13 paid holidays each year.
  • Medical coverage with a portion of the premium paid by YWCA. Dependent coverage (including domestic partner) is available via pre-tax deduction.
  • Optional dental, vision, short/long term disability and life insurance.
  • Medical benefits are available to regular staff members scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.
  • Retirement participation (required after 2 years of employment) with a contribution rate of 14% monthly with no required employee contribution.
  • A 25% childcare discount on childcare fees for children and step-children enrolled at the YWCA Olga Madrid Child Development Center.

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is pledged to carry out the spirit and letter of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination in employment on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, gender, marital status, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability.

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YWCA San Antonio RESET Case Manager

About YWCA San Antonio

 

YWCA exists to eliminate racism and empower women. Since 1850, YWCA associations around the country have empowered women to lead their communities in social change. The San Antonio chapter, established in 1910, has provided support for women and girls to become economically self-sufficient while working on the front lines to promote racial justice. The core programming of the YWCA San Antonio has evolved over its 110-year history, and today the organization serves nearly 10,000 clients through programs focused on women’s economic empowerment, health and wellness, youth and teens, and racial justice.

About the Position

The RESET (Re-engagement for Self-Sufficiency, Empowerment and Transformation) program serves disengaged young women, ages 16 to 24 who are either not in school or not working and need options and resources to guide them toward becoming financially, emotionally, and socially secure adults. The RESET Case Manager helps to identify career pathways, offers educational coaching, life skills, case management, and referrals to job training and placement opportunities. RESET case managers focus on strengthening engagement, work readiness, and ongoing needs assessment. Case management is provided using trauma informed care practices that focus on positive connection, respectful interactions, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities:

  1. Conducts outreach to women in the community, processes applications, and coordinates referrals to internal and external supportive services to include Community Health Worker Training and Ready to Work programs.
  2. Completes client centered intake to include assessment of needs to determine gaps in services and needed referrals.
  3. Serves as liaison between young women and wraparound services that help remove barriers to engagement and self-sufficiency.
  4. Maintains strict client confidentiality, objectivity, and professional boundaries within a trauma informed model of care.
  5. Provides ongoing and holistic case management services weekly.
  6. Researches, implements, and facilitates classes that promote life skills and work readiness.
  7. Develops and implements individual service plans for each participant that is client centered and presents intervention strategies that meet client needs.
  8. Responds to intake phone inquiries and e-mail with compassion, discernment, and excellent boundaries.
  1. Provides basic and crisis intervention as required for individuals who may be aggressive, combative or hostile by following established protocols and policies.
  2. Remains current, knowledgeable, and in compliance with funder and agency regulations, standards, and any applicable code of ethics.
  3. Responsible for data entry and data management, to include database, intake forms, and sign-in sheets.
  4. Prepares complete and accurate case notes, corresponds professionally with both internal and external partners to include reports, written materials, case summaries, and entering data in mandated systems.
  5. Track established metrics and outcomes and maintain all client records up to date weekly.
  6. Create and present status updates/reports to supervisor as directed.
  7. Participates in staffings, meetings, community engagement, outreach events, and any other activities/events as directed.
  8. Work collaboratively across departments to improve client services.
  9. Provide any other support that may be requested, including working a few “all hands-on deck” days per year.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

Requirements:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College/University in counseling or social work preferred.
  • One year of work experience administering the delivery of services to prospective clients which may include (but not limited to) disconnected young adults, foster youth, survivors of domestic violence and pregnant and parenting women.
  • Able to handle confidential information.
  • Reliable transportation
  • Current Vehicle Insurance
  • Ability to pass a criminal history check to include a national fingerprint check
  • Skills in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • Bilingual preferred

 

CONCEPTUAL/INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

 

  • Work effectively with persons from various ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds and professions
  • Maintain professional conduct including but not limited to integrity and trustworthiness and to maintain a pleasant demeanor with others.
  • Work cooperatively with others and with diverse groups.Emotionally mature and work effectively with persons from various ethnic and social-economic backgrounds and professions.
  • Perform multi-task activities, show patience and compassion, and remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Apply logical and critical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions in a confidential manner.
  • Communicate events accurately, clearly and in a timely fashion to all pertinent individuals.
  • Work under sometimes demanding conditions while maintaining professionalism and enthusiasm.
  • Approach difficult conversations with respect and compassion.
  • Demonstrate strong organizational, customer service, and communication skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work non-traditional hours to provide client services, to include evenings and weekends as directed.
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality are necessary to perform the essential job duties.

YWCA San Antonio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Afterschool Program Assistant

Job Description

YWCA exists to eliminate racism and empower women. Since 1850, YWCA associations around the country have empowered women to lead their communities in social change. The San Antonio chapter, established in 1910, has provided support for women and girls to become economically self-sufficient while working on the front lines to promote racial justice. Programs of the YWCA San Antonio have evolved over its 100+ year history, and serve women and their families through programs focused on economic empowerment, health and wellness, youth and teens, and racial justice.

About the Position:
Responsible for providing quality safe care of children enrolled in the After School Program, according to the YWCA policies and procedures. Working with the after school facilitator the afterschool assistant helps plans and carry out daily activities, ensures the safety and physical well-being of the children, maintains regular communication with parents, and contributes to the effective operation of the overall after school program.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in developing appropriate educational curriculum and after school program plans.
  • Assist with recruitment of students and the promotion of the program.
  • Engage children as individuals in a way that allows them to grow at their own abilities.
  • Ensure a safe and healthy environment and complete daily tasks assigned.
  • Participate in regular cleaning of materials and afterschool program spaces.
  • Create a culturally inclusive program with activities that support different cultures and backgrounds.
  • Ensures all children in program are supervised according to YWCA expectations.
  • Supports children in their emotional and physical growth.
  • Assist children in their academics and encourage science, technology, engineering, and math skills.
  • Communicate child concerns and family needs to after school team.
  • Monitor the use of supplies and equipment in the after-school program.
  • Promote and maintain quality customer service and interaction with parents.
  • Assist in maintaining all curriculum, paperwork, and files necessary to comply with contract services, and federal, state, and municipal funding agencies.
  • Monitor any extra-curricular activities that are implemented in the after-school programming.
  • Ensures that all facilities on campus that YWCA uses are left as they were found.
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude and attire.
  • Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Provide adequate notice to supervisor with respect to time off requests
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor which effect program quality and the promotion and support of the YWCA.

Requirements:

  • One to two years’ experience working in an after-school setting or with elementary age children.
  • Experience working in an ethnically diverse community
  • Clear background check and history indicating fitness to work with children
  • A demonstrated ability to coordinate, inspire, and motivate others
  • First Aid and CPR Certification
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred
  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Job Type: Part-time, at East Central ISD Campuses

Pay: $12.00 – $14.00 per hour

YWCA San Antonio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mlazaro@ywcasa.org.

Child Development Teacher (CDA Certified)

Job description

YWCA exists to eliminate racism and empower women. Since 1850, YWCA associations around the country have empowered women to lead their communities in social change. The San Antonio chapter, established in 1910, has provided support for women and girls to become economically self-sufficient while working on the front lines to promote racial justice. Programs of the YWCA San Antonio have evolved over its 100+ year history, and serve women and their families through programs focused on economic empowerment, health and wellness, youth and teens, and racial justice.

About the Position:
YWCA San Antonio Childcare Teachers are responsible for assisting in the provision of quality safe care of children enrolled in the YWCA Child Development Center, ages Infant- 12 years, in accordance with Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (TDFPS), Texas Department of Health, Early Head Start, and YWCA Standards.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate educational curriculum, field trips, guest speakers, and activities
  • Follow YWCA personnel policies
  • Assist the Child Development Center in complying with TDFPS minimum standards for childcare, Rising Star standards, Early Head Start Requirements, and all other contract services.
  • Supervise the classroom on an ongoing basis to monitor safety, developmentally appropriate activities, and social/emotional, cognitive and physical abilities of children.
  • Work in all classroom age settings from 6 weeks to school age.
  • Promote and maintain quality customer service in the classroom and with parents.
  • Assist in maintaining of curriculum, paperwork, and files necessary to comply with contract service, federal, state, and municipal funding agencies.
  • Assume the duties of floater, substitute, van driver, or general maintenance if needed to maintain quality service.
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude and attire.
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings (as required).
  • Provide adequate notice to the Childcare Director on time off request.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor which effect program quality, and promotion and support of the YWCA.
  • Be willing to drive a 15 passenger-van to assist afterschool pick up as needed.

Requirements:

  • Child Development Associate (CDA-Infant/Toddler preferred)
  • Current CPR/Fist Aid certification
  • Two years of experience working in a licensed facility or 24 hours of pre-service training
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Must have reliable Transportation
  • Bilingual preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

YWCA San Antonio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mlazaro@ywcasa.org.

Afterschool Program Assistant

Job Description

YWCA exists to eliminate racism and empower women. Since 1850, YWCA associations around the country have empowered women to lead their communities in social change. The San Antonio chapter, established in 1910, has provided support for women and girls to become economically self-sufficient while working on the front lines to promote racial justice. Programs of the YWCA San Antonio have evolved over its 100+ year history, and serve women and their families through programs focused on economic empowerment, health and wellness, youth and teens, and racial justice.

About the Position:
Responsible for providing quality safe care of children enrolled in the After School Program, according to the YWCA policies and procedures. Working with the after school facilitator the afterschool assistant helps plans and carry out daily activities, ensures the safety and physical well-being of the children, maintains regular communication with parents, and contributes to the effective operation of the overall after school program.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate educational curriculum, field trips, guest speakers, and activities
  • Follow YWCA personnel policies
  • Assist the Child Development Center in complying with TDFPS minimum standards for childcare, Rising Star standards, Early Head Start Requirements, and all other contract services.
  • Supervise the classroom on an ongoing basis to monitor safety, developmentally appropriate activities, and social/emotional, cognitive and physical abilities of children.
  • Work in all classroom age settings from 6 weeks to school age.
  • Promote and maintain quality customer service in the classroom and with parents.
  • Assist in maintaining of curriculum, paperwork, and files necessary to comply with contract service, federal, state, and municipal funding agencies.
  • Assume the duties of floater, substitute, van driver, or general maintenance if needed to maintain quality service.
  • Maintain a positive and professional attitude and attire.
  • Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings (as required).
  • Provide adequate notice to the Childcare Director on time off request.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor which effect program quality, and promotion and support of the YWCA.
  • Be willing to drive a 15 passenger-van to assist afterschool pick up as needed.

Requirements:

  • Child Development Associate (CDA-Infant/Toddler preferred)
  • Current CPR/Fist Aid certification
  • Two years of experience working in a licensed facility or 24 hours of pre-service training
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Must have reliable Transportation
  • Bilingual preferred

Job Type: Part-time, 11am-7pm

Pay: $12.00 – $16.00 per hour

YWCA San Antonio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to mlazaro@ywcasa.org.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Norma Cruz, Human Resource Coordinator, ncruz@ywcasa.org

YWCA San Antonio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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