Administrative Specialist

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday – 8am – 5pm
• Wednesday 8am – 12pm or 1pm – 5pm.
• $33,696 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking an Administrative Specialist is a versatile and dynamic role that supports various departments within the organization, including the Admin Suite, Shelter, Advocacy, Development, Volunteer, and Finance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and a proactive attitude. This position requires flexibility as the schedule and duties will fluctuate frequently.

Job duties include:

Admin Suite:

• Provide reception coverage.
• Provide general administrative support within the admin suite.

Development and Volunteer Department:

• Receive and follow up on donations, ensuring accurate record keeping and donor communication as needed.
• Assist with preparations for special events and fundraising activities as needed.

Finance Department:

• Perform data entry tasks, filing, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of monthly donation records as needed.
• Timesheet review, corrections and filing – adhere to firm deadlines for financial reporting and documentation.

Shelter:

• Assist with hotline duties as needed, providing support and information to callers as needed.
• Document and report hotline activities as required.

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain a professional and welcoming environment for clients, volunteers, and staff.
• Communicate effectively with team members across all departments to ensure cohesive operations.
• Adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities as the needs of the organization evolve.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the organization.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Ability to alphabetize materials and place in appropriate files.
• Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, push/pull and life files in and out of cabinets.

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must pass drug screen
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Submit a letter of interest and resume by clicking the Apply Now button below.

Bilingual Advocate

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Must be able to work flexible schedule, to be adjusted as necessary to meet program needs within 36 hours weekly or per week.
• $40,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is looking for a Bilingual Advocate who provides mobile support and advocacy to survivors of domestic and sexual violence connecting them with community resources to enable survivors to overcome barriers to safety and self-sufficiency. Provide case-management services, conducting intake, safety planning, and conducting case management meeting to develop and update goals. Provide crisis intervention, resource/referral, and support to individuals seeking shelter, housing, legal advocacy, counseling, and other community resources. Provide accompaniment to appointments, legal proceedings such as court as needed, providing legal referrals and providing education information regarding legal system, assisting with documentation of services for referral to other social service agencies that lead to self-sufficiency.

Prepare documentation of all services provided in compliance with grant objectives in a timely manner. Collaborate and actively participate in community organizations to develop capacity-building opportunities for the agency. Maintain up to date information about community resources. Attend all agency meetings as required. Be available for on-call duty to provide direct services. Provide community education in collaboration with the Education and Prevention Dept. regarding mobile advocacy, onsite crisis intervention for outcries, and participate in fairs.

Conduct weekly support groups in the community and or onsite to empower survivors. Provide sexual assault advocacy services according to the OVAG, OAG-SAPCS grant to include, but not limited to, case management, support and education groups, applying for benefits and/or entitlements, job-readiness programs, housing assessments, financial literacy, legal advocacy, assisting with CVC, ACP, VINE, protective orders, child support, accompaniments, safety planning, information & referral and coordinating with law enforcement. Participate in roll calls at service area police departments adjusting schedules accordingly. Provide support to victim liaisons at service area police departments. Provide transportation and or linking to transportation as necessary to remove barriers for survivors who have no transportation.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from an accredited college or university or a High School Diploma with a minimum of two years’ demonstrated experience in a related environment.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule, to be adjusted as necessary to meet program needs.
• Provides accompaniments to victim/survivors of sexual/domestic assault at hospitals within the agency’s service area (southeast Harris County).
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Good communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to document in a clear and concise manner.

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must pass drug screen
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Submit a letter of interest and resume by clicking the Apply Now button below.

Bilingual Housing Advocate

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday with a rotating Saturday once a month.
• $40,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Bilingual Housing Advocate who will assist program participants and families navigate from homelessness to permanent housing and or transitional housing by providing trauma informed case management, coaching and supportive services. The Housing Advocate is responsible for assisting program participants in a housing program in obtaining goals, objectives and ensuring program meets grant outcomes.

Provide case management, coaching and supportive services to program participants in a housing program by providing the following but not limited to; danger assessments and safety planning, needs assessments, mobile advocacy, assisting with transportation, financial literacy, conducting one-on-one meetings as determined by the program participant and Advocate, create realistic goals, monitoring progress, follow ups, providing culturally appropriate information, linking to appropriate information and referrals in house and or in the community.

Provide legal advocacy by accompanying program participants to court, assist with filing of protective orders, educate program participant on judicial system and laws pertaining to domestic/sexual violence; assist with completion of Crime Victims’ Compensation, Address Confidentiality, VINE, referrals to other social services and other legal-related matters to ensure program participant safety. Actively engage with local law enforcement to assist with legal advocacy and keep abreast of local news to identify prospective program participants who may benefit from legal advocacy as a result of domestic/sexual violence.

Facilitate education and or support groups with program participants. Prepare and submit documentation of all services provided to program participants in compliance with grant objectives. Submit all departmental documentation in a timely manner.

In collaboration with the program participant create realistic goals and objectives and yearly service plans (if applicable) that includes but not limited to, follow up, monitoring, evaluating, revising and documenting. Utilize in-house supportive services, i.e., support and education groups, counseling and therapy. Provide immediate supervisor with weekly updates on program participant’s progress and or concerns.

Attend departmental meetings including staffing. Attend all mandatory staff trainings, agency meetings as scheduled. Work in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to ensure program participants meet goals and objectives.

Provide crisis intervention services by answering 24 hour hotline and 24 hour on call on a rotating basis to provide on-site advocacy at local hospitals and with local law enforcement at the scene. Collaborate and actively participate in community organizations to develop capacity building opportunity for the agency.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office suite of programs, specifically MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Must have own reliable transportation
• Bilingual; English/Spanish

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related subject.

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must pass drug screen
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Submit a letter of interest and resume by clicking the Apply Now button below.

Grants Billing Specialist

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• $40,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is in search of a Grants Billing Specialist who is responsible for assisting the Finance Department by performing a variety of moderately complex accounting activities related to the billing of grants and other funding sources that require monthly financial reporting; exercises independent judgment in the processing and resolution of non-routine accounting matters. The duties include the assistance with the following:

Grants: Completing and submitting monthly expense reports, communicating reimbursement requests and issues with the grantor, and assisting with tracking expenses. Manage the grant billing activities by setting up and maintaining database for all grants and other funding sources (Foundations, United Ways, etc.). Preparing monthly billing reports to each funder and keep abreast of any and all grant changes. Reviews accounts payable for any and all amounts billable to funding sources. Track and create check request for MOU contractors paid through grants. Assist in grant monitoring visits as needed.

Accounts Receivable: Maintains documentation for Accounts Receivable pertaining to grants and foundations. Follow up with grantors on any outstanding Accounts Receivable.

General Ledger: Reviews general ledger and matches to billing during the billing period. Creating and inputting any journal entries required to complete or correct billing. Creating and inputting any journal entries required to assist the Finance Department. Adjusting open batches to match current billing.

Administrative: Provide relief at Reception Desk as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with financial accounting or bookkeeping.
• Excellent communication skills required; both written and verbal.
• Must be able to work well with little supervision.
• Must be competent with Microsoft Office suite programs, specifically MS Excel and Word.
• Experience with accounting and financial management software required.
• Demonstrated ability to compose & prepare professional quality documents required.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail required.
• Must have aptitude for numbers.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.

Preferred, not required

• Associate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration and experience in non-profits.

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must pass drug screen
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Submit a letter of interest and resume by clicking the Apply Now button below.

Grant Writer

• Full Time/Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Flexible schedule Monday through Friday, 3 remote days/2 in-office days.
• $65,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Grant Writer responsible for the management, oversight, and administrative function of the agency’s grant application and management process. Additionally, this position will proactively identify and research new government, corporate, foundation, and congregational grant opportunities and other funding sources. As well, as support our efforts to reach new donors and retaining existing ones and play an important role in our foundation cultivation and stewardship.

The ideal candidate will have at least some development writing experience, and basic knowledge of the issues and concepts that relate to domestic violence/ sexual assault issues within the surrounding area. They will be able to handle a high volume of writing projects in a variety of styles and formats and demonstrate mastery of a range of concepts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Research, identify, and evaluate prospective government, foundation, and corporate grant opportunities aligned with the Agency’s programs, mission, and strategic priorities, while maintaining an active pipeline of prospective and renewal funding opportunities.

2. Lead the full lifecycle of grant proposal development, including planning, writing, editing, and submission of competitive grant applications, renewals, and letters of inquiry in compliance with funder guidelines and deadlines.

3. Develop compelling, data-driven narratives that clearly articulate community needs, program design, service delivery models, outcomes, and organizational impact in alignment with funder priorities.

4. Collaborate with Program Directors, Executive Leadership, and Finance Director to gather programmatic information, budgets, outcomes data, evaluation metrics, and support documentation for the development of high-quality proposals and financial projections.

5. Develop and manage a comprehensive grants timeline calendar tracking proposal deadlines, submission requirements, renewal dates, and reporting requirements.

6. Maintain organized grant records and documentation, including proposal files, funder requirements, and submission materials to support compliance and future funding opportunities.

7. Support funder stewardship and communication efforts, including responding to requests for additional information, preparing proposal updates, and assisting leadership in maintaining strong relationships with institutional funders.

8. Monitor emerging funding trends, policy changes, and best practices in grant writing and nonprofit funding to strengthen the Agency’s competitive position and inform strategic funding decisions.

9. Perform other duties as assigned by Executive Leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional grant writing experience, preferably within a nonprofit or human services organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, Communications, English, Social Sciences, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Grant writing certification or professional training in institutional fundraising is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or other trauma-informed service environments.
• Available to work occasional evenings or weekends when necessary to meet proposal deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must pass drug screen
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to lift/carry (40) lbs., and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Submit a letter of interest and resume by clicking the Apply Now button below.

Supportive Intervention Teacher – Multiple                     

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
  • Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm and a Saturday every quarter for Bright Beginnings Training
• $31,200 annually

Description

The Bridge for Kids is a dynamic childcare center dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education and care to children within our community who are part of the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) movement. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive amidst challenging circumstances. Joining our team means having the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young learners and contribute significantly to their developmental journey.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Childcare Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with children, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be committed to creating a safe and enriching environment for our students.

The Bridge For Kids will provide the environment where the most current and fully integrated knowledge about trauma can be implemented through policies, procedures, practices and proven methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families affected by developmental delays, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Join us in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Main Responsibilities:

The Early Childhood Educator will provide trauma informed services to youth ages 6 weeks to 12 years with developmental delays for survivors of domestic/sexual violence and homelessness. The Early Childhood Educator utilizes a hands-on, child led engaging environment to enhance and promote developmental skills in both the classroom and outdoor environments. Develop, implement, and monitor long-term investigations to increase physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development delays for children exposed to trauma. Complete all required documentation daily to remain in compliance with our agency, NAEYC, DFPS Childcare Licensing, Bright Beginnings & Collaborative for Children.

Transport children as needed to fieldtrips and other childcare related activities. Assist children with daily activities and age-appropriate life skills. Ensure that the environment meets NAEYC’s sanitation and safety requirements, by utilizing daily opening/closing and classroom checklist, in addition to completing daily chores. Adhere to and maintain the center’s status as a Bright Beginnings Stellar Center by: (a) actively embracing and modeling the program philosophy of a pedagogical leader utilizing the Reggio Emilia approach, children, and parents; and (b) ensuring compliance and implementation of all program requirements for ongoing education/training for staff; for example: Annual SIDS, Civil Rights, Child Abuse and Neglect, HHSC webinars, Mental Health 101 and Understanding Trauma training, etc.

Responsible for maintaining CACFP requirements, such as daily meal counts, and infant meal production forms, meal preparation and serving to ensure compliance. Ensure optimal coverage is provided (ratio of staff to children) to maintain compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements. Keep abreast of developmentally appropriate practices and childcare standards and implement as appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age, in accordance with Childcare Licensing requirements.
• If applicable, bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations and people with mental disabilities. Ability to prepare written professional documentation using appropriate grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and implement a plan of action with no supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend the impact of circumstances/environment on the children and the ability to provide children with support and appropriate attention. For example: Always supervise by sight and sound.
• Demonstrated skill in classroom control and discipline as indicated by ability to set rules/let children know what is expected, orient attention away from inappropriate behavior and show approval/ reinforce appropriate behavior.
• Demonstrated program management proficiency, as indicated by ability to provide detailed team planning for consistency/coordination and provide feedback/ instruction to teachers on a consistent basis.
• Possess self-management skills by setting limits and boundaries as indicated by ability to set professional limit on role separate from parents and provide full information so parents can make decisions in the best interest of the child(ren).
• Possess interpersonal competencies by demonstrating the ability to understand the perspectives and feelings of others; and the ability to interpret non-verbal messages.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate support groups that are age-appropriate.
• Ability to identify professional boundaries and adhere to Social Work Code of Ethics.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

 High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

• Child Development Associate (CDA), highly desired.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual/ domestic violence and the impact on survivors; specifically, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers; preferred, not required, but willingness to learn essential.
• Knowledge of community and legal resources to assist survivors of domestic/sexual violence, and homelessness, as well as legislation applicable to the education of children; preferred not required.

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must pass drug screen
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, stretch, ascend/descend stairs and lift/carry up to 40lbs. in emergency shelter setting

Submit a letter of interest and resume by clicking the Apply Now button below.

Part – Time Supportive Intervention Teacher – Multiple                     

• Part Time/Non-Exempt: 18-hours a week

• • Schedule: Flexible Schedule: Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 1:30pm/12:30pm to 6:30pm, three times a week.

• $31,200 annually

Description

The Bridge for Kids is a dynamic childcare center dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education and care to children within our community who are part of the Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault (DV/SA) movement. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive amidst challenging circumstances. Joining our team means having the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of young learners and contribute significantly to their developmental journey.

We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Childcare Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with children, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be committed to creating a safe and enriching environment for our students.

The Bridge For Kids will provide the environment where the most current and fully integrated knowledge about trauma can be implemented through policies, procedures, practices and proven methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and families affected by developmental delays, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

Join us in creating an inclusive and supportive environment where every child can reach their full potential.

Main Responsibilities:

The Early Childhood Educator will provide trauma informed services to youth ages 6 weeks to 12 years with developmental delays for survivors of domestic/sexual violence and homelessness. The Early Childhood Educator utilizes a hands-on, child led engaging environment to enhance and promote developmental skills in both the classroom and outdoor environments. Develop, implement, and monitor long-term investigations to increase physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development delays for children exposed to trauma. Complete all required documentation daily to remain in compliance with our agency, NAEYC, DFPS Childcare Licensing, Bright Beginnings & Collaborative for Children.

Transport children as needed to fieldtrips and other childcare related activities. Assist children with daily activities and age-appropriate life skills. Ensure that the environment meets NAEYC’s sanitation and safety requirements, by utilizing daily opening/closing and classroom checklist, in addition to completing daily chores. Adhere to and maintain the center’s status as a Bright Beginnings Stellar Center by: (a) actively embracing and modeling the program philosophy of a pedagogical leader utilizing the Reggio Emilia approach, children, and parents; and (b) ensuring compliance and implementation of all program requirements for ongoing education/training for staff; for example: Annual SIDS, Civil Rights, Child Abuse and Neglect, HHSC webinars, Mental Health 101 and Understanding Trauma training, etc.

Responsible for maintaining CACFP requirements, such as daily meal counts, and infant meal production forms, meal preparation and serving to ensure compliance. Ensure optimal coverage is provided (ratio of staff to children) to maintain compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements. Keep abreast of developmentally appropriate practices and childcare standards and implement as appropriate.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age, in accordance with Childcare Licensing requirements.
• If applicable, bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations and people with mental disabilities. Ability to prepare written professional documentation using appropriate grammar.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and implement a plan of action with no supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend the impact of circumstances/environment on the children and the ability to provide children with support and appropriate attention. For example: Always supervise by sight and sound.
• Demonstrated skill in classroom control and discipline as indicated by ability to set rules/let children know what is expected, orient attention away from inappropriate behavior and show approval/ reinforce appropriate behavior.
• Demonstrated program management proficiency, as indicated by ability to provide detailed team planning for consistency/coordination and provide feedback/ instruction to teachers on a consistent basis.
• Possess self-management skills by setting limits and boundaries as indicated by ability to set professional limit on role separate from parents and provide full information so parents can make decisions in the best interest of the child(ren).
• Possess interpersonal competencies by demonstrating the ability to understand the perspectives and feelings of others; and the ability to interpret non-verbal messages.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate support groups that are age-appropriate.
• Ability to identify professional boundaries and adhere to Social Work Code of Ethics.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

•  High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA), highly desired.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual/ domestic violence and the impact on survivors; specifically, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-agers; preferred, not required, but willingness to learn essential.
• Knowledge of community and legal resources to assist survivors of domestic/sexual violence, and homelessness, as well as legislation applicable to the education of children; preferred not required.

Other Requirements

• Must pass criminal background investigation check
• Must pass drug screen
• Must provide and maintain current TX Driver’s License
• Must provide and maintain clean driving record and annually update driving record
• Must provide and maintain current auto liability insurance
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, stretch, ascend/descend stairs and lift/carry up to 40lbs. in emergency shelter setting

Submit a letter of interest and resume by clicking the Apply Now button below.