Bilingual Community Organizer-Sexual Violence Prevention

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Flexible schedule Monday thru Friday with availability to work weekends.
• $40,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is in search of a Bilingual Community Organizer-Sexual Violence Prevention  who addresses the root causes and promotes the protective factors of sexual violence in Pasadena and South Houston through community organizing activities. The Organizer will provide training and support to young people, community members and professionals who are interested in leading the efforts to prevent sexual violence in our community.

Participate in local, regional and statewide training addressing primary prevention of sexual violence. Conduct primary prevention of sexual violence programming 90% of the staff’s time, through the Close to Home curriculum within the community. Attend community events hosted by various organizations and institutions, to enhance our program community partners and allies. Recruit, support and engage middle and high school youth in our community leading efforts to prevent sexual violence through engaging in critical conversations and action.

Develop, organize and implement program documentation tools to track qualitative and quantitative data and program progress. Plan and host networking and community engagement sessions to connect individuals with one another and foster interest in our primary prevention of sexual violence programming. Orient, train, and support project teams comprised of community members plan and implement activities in the community that will foster safe and healthy social norms in our community in order to prevent sexual violence. Assist in the completion of quarterly progress reports for the OAG-Federal Grant.

Provide presentation concerning healthy relationships, teen dating violence, and related topics to young people in schools. Provide crisis intervention services by answering 24 hour hotline as scheduled and act as on-call advocate a maximum of 3 shifts per month (including overnight and weekend hours) to survivors of domestic and sexual violence at local hospitals. Assist with Education & Prevention Department events (i.e. training, awareness months, and special events) by coordinating sponsorship of meals, supplies, registration process, preparation of certificates, and set-up/clean-up of training area. Keep abreast of current incidents of sexual and domestic violence by researching internet and local newspapers, and update social media as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is preferred; however, preference will be given to those with experience in the field of social work and public health, as well as those with experience working with survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher.
• Knowledge of sexual violence, crisis intervention and primary prevention of sexual violence.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate educational group sessions and make public presentations and develop, implement and monitor culturally competent programming to youth and adults.
• Ability to work flexible schedule; including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the preparation of written reports and general business correspondence.
• Knowledge of root causes of sexual and domestic violence; ability to facilitate discussions on oppression and gender socialization.
• Conflict resolution and facilitation skills; ability to highlight common goals and perspectives in group setting.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence; persons experiencing homelessness and persons with special needs.
• Knowledge of community and legal resources to assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness and persons with special needs.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to establish rapport with diverse populations.
• Ability to develop, implement and monitor a program budget.
• Must have reliable transportation; position is 50 to 75% travel.

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.

Childcare Teacher (Early Childhood Educator) – 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 is seeking for an Early Childhood Educator who 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

• A minimum of a High School Diploma/GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age, in accordance with Childcare Licensing requirements.
• 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: Supervise by sight and sound at all times.
• 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

•  Child Development Associate (CDA).
• Bilingual Spanish/English.
• 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 lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Children’s Advocate                             

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• $37,440 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Children’s Advocate works to address the specialized needs of child and youth survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. The Advocate works in partnership with the family to ensure a comprehensive, timely response that addresses all areas of the young survivor’s safety and survival. The Children’s Advocate also works closely with the Counseling Services and case management staff, as well as outside agencies to respond effectively to families living in a 100-bed emergency shelter setting. Plans and facilitates children’s programs by coordinating educational and recreational opportunities for children and youth; maintain schedule of events; makes appropriate and timely referrals to Parent Educator.

Encourages children’s participation by initiating and demonstrating interactive activities. Prepares and orients children and families to the program by providing information regarding the impact of domestic violence, minimizing psychological trauma, helping children and families to maintain normal routines. Acts as liaison between school district and clients attending the schools to ensure district compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act, providing educational advocacy regarding special education services and addressing behavioral issues with children. Provide transportation for children to school, field trips, etc.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED required, plus two-three years’ experience working in child advocacy arena.
• If applicable, bilingual Spanish/English required.
• Basic understanding of childhood development.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday, with occasional evening and weekend hours as needed to meet program needs.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic/sexual violence and the impact on children of all ages.
• 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.

Preferred, but not required

 Bachelor’s/ Associate’s Degree in Child Development.

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.

Cook

• Full Time/Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Flexible schedule Sunday through Thursday; subject to change to meet program needs.
• $33,696 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Cook responsible for planning and preparing economical and healthy meals for residents of a 100-bed shelter for survivors of domestic/sexual violence and homelessness in compliance with USDA Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) grant and other regulatory agency requirements

1. Prepares meals and snacks for all adult and child shelter residents and children enrolled in onsite and offsite agency childcare centers. All meals and menus must be prepared in compliance with CACFP grant requirements and established program nutritional guidelines.
2. Prepares menus that take into consideration the varying health and cultural needs of shelter residents.
3. Utilizes donated foods as much as possible adjusting menus to incorporate donated food items, particularly produce and perishable items with a shortened shelf life.
4. Maintains and orderly kitchen and pantry, which includes after meal clean up and regular and thorough cleaning of equipment and appliances, walls, shelves, etc.
5. Document food services provided to ensure compliance with CACFP, Houston Food Bank, Pasadena Health Department and Health and Human Services Commission requirements.
6. Conduct all work in accordance with The Bridge’s service philosophies and mission; adhering to policies and procedures.
7. Provide orientation to volunteers and new staff as designated.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Food Handler’s/Manager Certification.
• Two years’ experience with food preparation in a commercial kitchen.

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.

Maintenance Manager

• Full Time/Exempt
• Schedule: Flexible schedule Monday thru Friday with possibility to work weekends based on agency needs.
• $52,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Maintenance Manager who oversees maintenance operations for the main facility and satellite locations. This includes general and preventative maintenance and repairs of essential systems such as HVAC, electrical and plumbing, and also floor and grounds care. Additionally, the Maintenance Manager will oversee the preventative maintenance and repair of agency vehicles. The Maintenance Manager will ensure agency compliance with all state and local health, fire and safety standards, city ordinances, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Bring all maintenance issues up to date at all locations and oversee the regular upkeep of these issues.
2. Conduct regular inspections of interior and exterior buildings and generate relevant work orders for preventative maintenance and repairs according to regular maintenance schedule.
3. Provide an ongoing preventative maintenance program for all locations, with an emphasis on cost control, age of equipment and future planning, especially of major systems. Make necessary recommendations for budget planning purposes in a timely manner.
4. Communicate with the point person or supervisor at all locations regarding any maintenance issues.
5. Purchase all necessary maintenance supplies, using agency credit cards and establishing the agency’s tax-exempt status with vendors.
6. Maintain all written documentation and provide receipts for all purchases in a timely manner.
7. Collect bids for maintenance tasks that need to be performed by other contractors. Be onsite to supervise any outside contractors’ work.
8. Ensure continuity of any major maintenance services that occur outside of regular work hours, including, vacation, illness, family emergencies, weekends and holidays.
9. Supervise and assist with large moving projects from location to location.
10. Maintain all agency vehicles.
11. Provide own cell phone.
12. Supervise maintenance technician(s) to ensure compliance with agency’s maintenance program requirements. Lead by example and ensure adherence to agency’s policies and procedures, code of conduct, social work code of ethics and confidentiality requirements. Provide ongoing training and support for subordinates.
13. Meet regularly with supervisor, (Operations Director) to discuss issues concerning the maintenance program.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of previous experience
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, basic electrical work, and plumbing experience highly desired.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must have own reliable transportation and be willing to drive between locations to perform job duties at all agency work locations.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish 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 lift/carry (40) lbs, and ascend/descend stairs in emergency shelter setting.

Resident Advocate                               

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule:
  • Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; 7am-7pm
• $31,200 annually

Description

The Bridge is in search of a Resident Advocate who will provide direct services to residents in a 100-bed emergency shelter setting for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and women and children experiencing homelessness.

Provide direct services by conducting initial intake of residents, provide orientation to educate resident about emergency shelter guidelines, services available, make room assignment; supervise residents to ensure compliance with shelter guidelines and maintain overall safety while providing quality client services. Prepare documentation of services provided in compliance with grants using clear and concise narratives; and maintain statistical records for files as assigned; update daily house census and log report each shift to keep peers abreast of residents’ status. Provide assistance to Food Services staff by conducting daily meal count on all resident’s attending meals. Oversee the residents during meal time to ensure safety and cleanliness.

Answer 24 hour hotline, LIVEchat and text to provide telephone assessments to include safety planning, crisis intervention, information and referrals. Update and assist with overseeing the HCDV shelter bed database. Ensure TBOTW account is updated and accurate bed availability is noted, daily. Conduct routine walk through of facility to monitor, and assist with the cleanliness of the shelter to help ensure resident safety; and compliance with shelter guidelines. Provide orientation to volunteers and new staff as designated. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor’s degree is highly desired.
• Two years’ experience providing direct care in social services or residential setting with at-risk clientele.
• Bilingual Required; English/Spanish.

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.

Shelter Advocate                               

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Four 9-hour days a week with a random flex day and rotating Saturdays.
• $37,440 annually

Description

The Bridge is in search of a Shelter Advocate who will provide legal advocacy, crisis intervention, on-call accompaniments, support groups and case management to survivors of domestic/sexual violence in a 100-bed Emergency Shelter setting. Provide case management to clients in a residential setting by conducting initial client intake, safety planning, and conducting case management meeting one on one with clients on a regularly scheduled basis to develop and update goals, provide information and referrals regarding employment, healthcare, and other self-sufficiency related issues. Provide crisis intervention services by staffing 24-hour hotline on an as-needed basis.

Advocate for residents by accompanying to legal proceedings as needed, providing legal referrals and providing educational information regarding the 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 to residents in compliance with grant objectives in a timely manner. Implement and monitor monthly calendar of culturally relevant life skill building, psycho-educational, and empowerment activities for adult residents utilizing staff and volunteers.

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 casework experience in a related environment (victim services).
• Must rotate on-call responsibility a minimum of approximately 1-2 24-hour shifts per month to provide accompaniments to victims of FV/SA at local hospitals, police departments, schools, etc.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual and domestic violence, laws related to sexual and domestic violence and an overview of legal system.
• Ability to establish rapport and work with at-risk populations.
• Excellent communication skills required (both verbal and written); and ability to work independently.

 Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Bilingual; English/Spanish

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.

IT Technician

• Full Time/Non-Exempt
• Schedule: Flexible schedule Monday thru Friday with possibility to work weekends based on agency needs.
• $40,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking an Information & Technology (IT) Technician who will assist the IT Manager to provide technology support to the administrative and residential offices, and also to agency satellite locations (currently 4). Must have ability to work within wired and wireless networks, in a Windows environment and Remote Desktop environment via an offsite server.  Must keep abreast of current technology.

This individual must be comfortable providing basic computer information, desktop support and training to end users. Will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, install and perform testing activities on various computer equipment, peripherals, data communication devices and computer network systems. Responsible for employee desktop moves and set up users at satellite locations to work in wireless, hard-wired or hybrid environments. Will also set up new users on local computers, add users to network, domain and network printers, and provide Microsoft Outlook and Active Directory support to users.

Install software and create local computer backups for individual users. Restore user data from server backups when necessary and wipes computer hard drives prior to disposal as necessary. Regularly perform updates, install security patches and provide preventative maintenance on computers, peripherals and data communication devices to include deployment of antivirus and anti-malware software/scans and other methods of intrusion detection. Assemble, install, configure and test computer equipment, broadband internet routers, switches, network- attached storage devices (NAS) and installs cable for VOIP phone system users. Maintain current VOIP/PRI telecommunications system and video surveillance camera system.

Receive all inquiries regarding IT donations. Maintain software and hardware inventory; inventory lists. Decommission old computers in approved manner. Store and organize electronic components for back stock use and regularly disposes of obsolete inventory in approved manner. Conduct all work in accordance with The Bridge’s service philosophies and mission; adhering to policies and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED and at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

 Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• A+ Certification or credentials from an accredited technical school.
• Associate’s degree or higher.
• Bilingual; English/Spanish

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.