Accounting Specialist                         

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• $41,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking an Accounting Specialist responsible for assisting the Finance Department by performing a variety of moderately complex accounting activities related to: the payment and receipt of money; computes, classifies, and records numerical data into the agency’s accounting systems; exercises independent judgment in the processing and resolution of non-routine accounting matters, and applies a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.

Job duties include:

Payroll: Process payroll bi-monthly by auditing all personnel timesheets for time and attendance; in addition to entering the time, mileage and non-tax benefits into the 3^rd party Payroll Service template. Creating and maintaining agency timesheets for new hires and existing employees. Manages vacation/sick leave time and prepares monthly report status for Accounting Manager.

Accounts Payable: Reviews invoices, receipts, check request, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements and enters them into appropriate accounting system. Manages due dates for all agency related bills by preparing and presenting a weekly report to Associate Finance Director.

Accounts Receivable: Maintains the “Cash” sheet for all revenue received by The Bridge. Prepares bank deposits and delegates the delivery of the funds to employees within the finance/administrative departments to physically deposit funds to bank. Maintains the Accounts Receivable Module. Prepares invoices for The Bridge on a monthly basis and provides an AR Aging – Grants to the Billing Specialist & Associate Finance Director to ensure all grants are received. Prepares invoices for The Bridge on a monthly basis and provides an AR Aging – Donations to the Development Manager & Associate Finance Director to ensure all donations/pledges are received. Maintains cash receipts journal and enters any other accounts receivable in accounting system. Prepares monthly income report for Associate Finance Director.

General Ledger: Reconciliations, Bank Accounts, A/R Accounts – Rent & Employee, Postage, Petty Cash, and Gift Cards, Vacation & Sick log. Creating Journal Entries for the following: Payroll – including but not limited to Salary, FICA, and Employee Expense Reimbursements, Employee Benefits – including but not limited to Health, Life, LTD, and 403(b), Year End Vacation Accruals.

Administrative: Prepares weekly activity reports to keep Associate Finance Director apprised of work activity throughout the week and maintain open communication. Oversee filing system for finance records. Provide relief to front desk reception as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associates/bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience with nonprofit financial accounting or bookkeeping.
• Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well with little supervision.
• Computer Competency Skills – Must be competent with:
  • Microsoft Office suite programs, specifically MS Excel and Word.
  • Accounting and financial management software. (Black Baud & QuickBooks)
• Demonstrate ability to compose & prepare professional quality documents.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Aptitude for numbers.
• Teamwork attitude is 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 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.

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.
• $37,440 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.

Bilingual 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 Bilingual Children’s Advocate works to address the specialized needs of child and youth survivors of domestic violence and child abuse. The Bilingual Children’s 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 Bilingual 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish 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.

Bilingual Housing Advocate       

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week

• Schedule: Primarily Monday through Friday with a rotating Saturday once a month.

• $37,440 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Housing Advocate who assists 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.
• Bilingual English/Spanish 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

 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.

Therapist – Bilingual                                     

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend hours, as required by program needs.
• $48,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is looking for a Bilingual Therapist responsible for providing therapeutic intervention for survivors of domestic/sexual violence. Develop multidisciplinary therapeutic plan to assist in crisis resolution by conducting initial assessment with clients impacted by domestic/sexual violence. Evaluate family goals toward self-sufficiency by conducting ongoing assessments and family/individual counseling.  Assist clients dealing with domestic/sexual violence by providing preparation and coping methods through diagnostic and treatment procedures; providing information regarding the impact of domestic/sexual violence; minimizing psychological trauma.

Provide opportunities for client based experiential learning by conducting home visits to observe clients and provide constructive feedback on interpersonal skills. Provide legal advocacy by accompanying clients to court hearings, testifying as an expert witness, and debriefing clients after court appearances. Provide on-call assistance to local hospitals for victims of domestic/sexual violence on a rotating basis for approximately one to two 24-hours shifts per month.

Answer 24-hour crisis hotline to provide crisis intervention to callers, as well as information and referrals to callers in need of services outside scope of agency’s programs.  Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications on social work; establish personal networks; benchmark latest psychological practices; participate in professional societies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Therapist in the State of Texas.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Monday through Friday with 2-3 later evenings per week; i.e. 10:00AM-7:00PM/11:00AM-8:00PM, with occasional weekend hours, as required by program needs.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with at-risk population.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic/sexual violence and the impact on victims.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and implement a plan of action with no supervision.
• Must possess self-management skills by setting limits and boundaries as indicated by ability to set professional limit on role separate from clients.
• Must 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 and adapt to change in a productive manner.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.

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.

Bilingual Children’s Play Therapist                    

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week

• Schedule: Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Monday through Friday with three late evenings per week; i.e., 11:00AM-8:00PM, with occasional weekend hours, as required by program needs

• $48,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Children’s Play Therapist who is responsible for providing therapeutic intervention for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Develops interdisciplinary therapeutic plan to assist in crisis resolution by conducting initial assessment with clients impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Evaluates family goals toward self-sufficiency by conducting on-going assessments and family/individual counseling. Prepares clients dealing with domestic violence and sexual assault by providing preparation and coping methods through diagnostic and treatment procedures; providing information regarding the impact of domestic violence and sexual assault; minimizing psychological trauma.

Caseload will consist of approximately 75% children (ages 4-17) and 25% adults. Provides opportunities for client based experiential learning by conducting home visits to observe clients and provide constructive feedback on interpersonal skills. Provides legal advocacy by accompanying clients to court hearings, testifying as an expert witness, and debriefing clients after court appearances. Provides on-call assistance to local hospitals for victims of domestic/sexual violence on a rotating basis.

Answers 24-hour crisis hotline to provide crisis intervention to callers, as well as information and referrals to callers in need of services outside scope of agency’s programs. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications on social work; establishing personal networks; benchmarking latest psychological practices; participating in professional societies. Contributes to overall Bridge mission by assisting with awareness events and community projects as requested and accomplishing related results as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling.
• Must be a licensed counselor in the State of Texas.
• Must be a Registered Play Therapist, or be willing to work towards this certification.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Monday through Friday with three late evenings per week; i.e., 11:00AM-8:00PM, with occasional weekend hours, as required by program needs.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with at-risk populations.

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 Provider- Baytown                  

• Part Time/Non-Exempt : 10-hours per week
• $15.00 per Hour

Description

The Bridge is pursuing a Childcare Provider that supervises children in an office environment while their parents attend individual counseling or support group sessions at the Baytown Office of The Bridge. The duties include monitor daily activities of assigned workspace and keep Advocacy Manager abreast of any safety, health or client-related issues that may arise. Orient parent to babysitting guidelines, parent/child initial assessment, and information as requested from parent.

The Childcare Provider will develop, implement and monitor activities to increase physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills for children in assigned classroom. Document all services provided to child and parent on daily basis in compliance with grant collecting objectives. Assist children with activities of daily living (which includes serving/assisting with feeding/snacks, changing soiled clothing, etc.).

Moreover, the Childcare Provider will ensure that assigned space is clean, organized, and well maintained and is a safe environment. Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and implement a plan of action with little to no supervision.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) highly desired, or 1-2 years’ experience with children. Bilingual- Spanish highly desired.

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)                   

• 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.

Counseling & Therapy Director

• Full Time/Exempt
• Schedule: Flexible schedule primarily Monday thru Friday with occasional weekends.
• $70,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Counseling & Therapy (CT) Director who plans, directs and coordinates all activities of the program to include direct supervision of licensed therapists and interns, scheduling activities of staff, events, and support groups.

The CT Director is responsible for coordinating and providing culturally and linguistically competent support for clinical services, programs, operations, and training; and will be expected to maintain a reasonable caseload, as well as adherence to/compliance with all state and federal counseling standards and guidelines for the ethical and professional provision of services.

Supervise and oversee all aspects of clinical services. Assess services on an on-going basis. Set department goals and objectives. Establish, monitor and revise procedures and contracts as needed to ensure compliance. Responsible for staff on-boarding, hiring, conducting annual performance evaluation; ongoing staff development; terminating employees; reviewing schedules and reviewing timesheets for accuracy and ensuring timely submission. Conduct individual and department supervisions and meetings on a regular basis. Assist in the strategic planning, budgeting, and reporting for program. Oversee the development of psycho-educational support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence to assist client in developing healthy coping mechanisms. Ensure compliance with policy and procedure manuals, workload standards, professional practice and monthly reporting requirements. Maintain liaison relationships with local mental health care systems and resource providers.

Provide preparation and coping methods through diagnostic and treatment procedures; provide information regarding the impact of domestic violence and sexual assault; minimizing psychological trauma; helping children and families maintain normal routines; minimizing the stress of transition. Oversee Chemical Dependency Program to include educational programs, assessments and communty partnerships. Oversees the development of programs that stimulate emotional, intellectual, and social growth of children by developing and implementing therapeutic programs and activities tailored to children utilizing culturally competent resources.

Actively participate in local and state coalitions, organizations, and other networking; and keep abreast of legislation related to mental health, counseling and therapeutic services.

Collect survey data and provide regular updates on client feedback in preparation for grant reporting and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI). Manage the agency waitlist for counseling and therapeutic services, assess clients’ eligibility for insured options and provide culturally relevant referrals. Master’s Degree in Family Therapy (LMFT), Social Work (LCSW), or Counseling (LPC). Appropriate State of Texas licensure in their field of clinical practice.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Family Therapy (LMFT), Social Work (LCSW), or Counseling (LPC).
• Appropriate State of Texas licensure in their field of clinical practice.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience required.
• Must maintain appropriate professional liability insurance.
• Current Approved Clinical Supervised credentials.
• A minimum of three years with Corporate/Foundation fundraising experience.

 Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of postgraduate experience in counseling and/or therapy preferred.

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.

Development & Philanthropy  Director      

• Full Time/ Exempt
• Schedule: Flexible schedule Monday thru Friday
• $65,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Development Director who reports to the CEO and is of the senior management team. The Development Director plans, coordinates, and acts as the primary contact for agency fundraising activities and is responsible for major gifts, planned giving, special projects/events, the annual fund, and capital campaigns. Their key role is cultivating new, current, and former donors to enhance contributions and financial support through grants and sponsorships. The Development Director works closely with the CEO and the Board of Directors in all development and fundraising endeavors to meet the annual operating expenses to ensure the agency fulfills its mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Create and implement annual development plan and strategy to meet agency operating expenses through annual campaign, fundraising, and in-kind donations.
2. Supervise the program’s managers to ensure the growth and retention of volunteer and donor engagement through targeted activities, communications, fundraising events, donations, and funding inquiries.
3. Collect, organize, and maintain a complete and accurate database record of donors and funding received.
4. Actively pursues and manages corporate and individual leads and works with the agency’s grant writers to identify and seek grant funding.
5. Function as liaison with the board of directors by communicating agency’s fund development strategic plan and creating funding targets for board of directors.
6. Submit updated information on fundraising efforts and online giving to the Communications Director to be included on agency website and social media platforms.
7. Act as an agency spokesperson, as requested, by presenting and attending events at local civic organizations, businesses, corporations and, chambers of commerce.
8. Train and mentor development staff and leadership on fundraising goals, networking, and philanthropy.
9. Contribute and produce the annual giving campaign and the annual newsletter/report with the Communications Director.
10. Participate in ongoing development education, seminars, and conferences to further the agency’s fundraising potential.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Nonprofit Administration, or a similar field, OR
• A minimum of five years of experience in corporate/nonprofit fundraising and development.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience in management, leadership, or supervision of staff.

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.

Food Services Manager                            

• Full Time/Exempt
• Schedule: Flexible schedule Monday thru Friday with possibility to work weekends based on agency needs.
• $50,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Food Services Manager that supervises the Food Services program at a 100-bed emergency shelter for survivors of domestic/sexual violence and homelessness, to ensure compliance with grant and other guidelines. Manage department by providing ongoing supervision of Food Services Program staff, including, but not limited to orientation and training of staff on proper utilization/cleanliness of equipment, ensuring cultural awareness and sensitivity to client nutrition needs, and ensuring adherence to agency policy and procedures.

The Food Services Manager will also oversee daily documentation of meals provided to all clients to ensure compliance with the USDA Child Adult and Care Food (CACFP) Program, Houston Food Bank, and City of Pasadena Health Department requirements. Complete/supervise the preparation of daily meal production records to ensure compliance with the Child Adult and Care Food Program. Plan weekly menus in compliance with Child and Adult Care Program (CACFP) grant. Responsible for all aspects of food preparation and service. Develop, implement and monitor ongoing inventory. Purchase commodities for emergency shelter. Oversee the collection of food donations within the community and of food products from the Houston Food Bank as necessary.

Furthermore, monitor and assist staff with meal preparation and serving of food to ensure understanding of and compliance with food preparation and handling safety guidelines & conduct regularly scheduled self-audits to monitor compliance. Ensure food storage and kitchen areas are kept clean and orderly. Oversee routine equipment cleaning and sanitizing. Assure proper temperatures and methods of food storage to include recording daily temperatures.

Conduct all work in accordance with The Bridge’s service philosophies and mission; adhering to policies and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• A Food Manager’s certificate is required.
• Experience with large batch cooking and meeting scheduled serving times, with a minimum of two years’ food preparation experience in a commercial/school lunch program or similar type establishment.
• A minimum of one year supervisory experience in commercial food setting.

 Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with school lunch program documentation requirements.

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.

Grant Writer

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Flexible schedule Monday thru Friday, 3 remote days/2 in office days
• $44,000 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. Drafts and edits letters of intent/inquiry (LOIs), grant proposals, online submissions, acknowledgments, reports, and necessary supporting documents for complex proposals to current and prospective funders.
2. Monitors proposals and funding application requirements (e.g., presentation (number of copies and binding), content, delivery method and labeling, deadlines, eligibility for grant, etc.) for the purpose of utilizing time and resources to maximize successful awarding of grant funds.
3. Researches grant opportunities (e.g., facility improvements, curriculum development, administrative needs, etc.) for the purpose of developing additional funding resources for both current and proposed services, programs and administrative operations as well as serving as a clearinghouse for potential grant funding opportunities.
4. Manages the agency’s grant funding efforts as it pertains to private foundations, corporations, third-party fundraisers, and public/government opportunities.
5. Write a high volume of public and private grants in an accurate and timely manner, allowing time for grants to go through the review process prior to final submission
6. Collaborate across departments to collect and synthesize needed content for grant applications and reports, in a timely and respectful manner
7. Initiate and create new content for grants and conduct independent research needed to complete applications and build a case strong for support
8. Manage grants calendar with application and relevant deadlines
9. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or English or related field required from four-year college or university; or three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in all Office software, knowledge of typical fundraising software; Internet software; spreadsheet software (Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate professionally both verbally and in writing, and pay attention to details, including excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines while working on multiple projects concurrently and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong presentation skills (public speaking, representing the agency in the community)

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 biennially 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.

Mentor

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: 4/10 hour days, primarily Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 6:30pm with a 1 hour lunch break.
• $33,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is seeking a Mentor who will be responsible for working with our adolescent survivors, within our Permanent Supportive Housing Residential and Non- Residential programs. The Mentor is to promote gender equality, provide a positive role model for a healthy, trusting relationship through clear communication, setting boundaries and promote healthier lifestyle choices.

Plans and facilitates regular individual 1-hour weekly sessions to develop an Individual Success Plan (ISP) that focuses on building strengths and overcoming challenges through a 12-week mentorship curriculum.  Provides individual and group academic support to the youth within our program. Encourages children’s participation by initiating and demonstrating interactive activities and outings to help expose children and families to new opportunities and experiences.

Develop a Community Outreach Program that will promote positive influence and outcomes to expand one’s range of interests, activities and knowledge and make positive life decisions. Facilitate a Talent Development Group that supports individualized strengths to increase self-realization.

Provide supportive services to youth within our program by conducting ongoing individual sessions addressing the impact of trauma exposure, through psycho-educational programming, safety planning and developing healthy coping skills. Prepares and orientates children and families to the agency’s programs by providing information regarding the impact of domestic and sexual violence, minimizing psychological trauma, and helping the families develop and maintain structured routines. Provides transportation services to support departmental needs.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops on Understanding Trauma, ACE’s, Child Abuse & Neglect, Mental Health 101, legal advocacy, and program development; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies. Maintains confidentiality per state laws.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s /Bachelor’s degree in Childhood Development, Education (Early Childhood), Youth Mentorship experience, or other fields related to psychological and social development or equivalent experience; or High School/GED and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with youth.
• Minimum of one (1) year demonstrated experience in education, childcare, or case management.

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.

Primary Prevention Coordinator

• 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 Primary Prevention Coordinator who addresses the root causes and promotes the protective factors of sexual violence in Pasadena and South Houston through community organizing activities. The Primary Prevention Coordinator provides 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.

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.

Therapist                                

• Full Time/Non-Exempt: 36-hours a week
• Schedule: Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend hours, as required by program needs.
• $48,000 annually

Description

The Bridge is looking for a Therapist responsible for providing therapeutic intervention for survivors of domestic/sexual violence. Develop multidisciplinary therapeutic plan to assist in crisis resolution by conducting initial assessment with clients impacted by domestic/sexual violence. Evaluate family goals toward self-sufficiency by conducting ongoing assessments and family/individual counseling.  Assist clients dealing with domestic/sexual violence by providing preparation and coping methods through diagnostic and treatment procedures; providing information regarding the impact of domestic/sexual violence; minimizing psychological trauma.

Provide opportunities for client based experiential learning by conducting home visits to observe clients and provide constructive feedback on interpersonal skills. Provide legal advocacy by accompanying clients to court hearings, testifying as an expert witness, and debriefing clients after court appearances. Provide on-call assistance to local hospitals for victims of domestic/sexual violence on a rotating basis for approximately one to two 24-hours shifts per month.

Answer 24-hour crisis hotline to provide crisis intervention to callers, as well as information and referrals to callers in need of services outside scope of agency’s programs.  Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications on social work; establish personal networks; benchmark latest psychological practices; participate in professional societies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Therapist in the State of Texas.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule; primarily Monday through Friday with 2-3 later evenings per week; i.e. 10:00AM-7:00PM/11:00AM-8:00PM, with occasional weekend hours, as required by program needs.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working with at-risk population.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic/sexual violence and the impact on victims.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle crisis situations and implement a plan of action with no supervision.
• Must possess self-management skills by setting limits and boundaries as indicated by ability to set professional limit on role separate from clients.
• Must 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 and adapt to change in a productive manner.
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.

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.