Current Employment Opportunities
We believe that our employees are our strongest asset. It is through the dedicated work of our staff that our Mission becomes reality every day to battered women and their children.
Court Advocate (Legal Center)
Job Description:
Provides direct services to victims of domestic violence in court and help victims with safety planning.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Some experience in legal services and/or advocacy is required with experience as a paralegal and/or experience in working on domestic violence issues along with bilingualism strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to organize time and detail, including keeping of records, is preferred.
This position is a full-time position with comprehensive benefits available after 90 days. The hours for this position is 9.00am – 5.00pm with an annual salary of $28,512
Case Manager
Job Description:
Provides the direct service link for facility residents and/or their children to external resources necessary to establish safe and more permanent housing and support along with providing and coordinating counseling services for a caseload of clients.
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in social services or related field with some experience in direct service and/or advocacy is required; experience in a residential setting with some experience in working on domestic violence issues and proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred. Demonstrated skill in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, group facilitation and counseling is also strongly preferred.
The salary for this position is $30,624 with a comprehensive benefits package available after 90 days.
Food Services Assistant (Relief) (Residential Services)
Job Description:
Plans, prepares, and serves all meals to clients and their children. Coordinates in the purchase, rotation, inventory, and stock maintenance of food. Maintains overall hygiene of the kitchen/food storage area in compliance with all regulatory laws regarding food handling and preparation.
Qualifications:
A High School Diploma or the equivalent is required with at least 2 years experience in institutionalized (high yield) food preparation and storage. A demonstrated knowledge of dietary menu preparation and state regulations for food preparation and storage is required. Food preparation certification is preferred.
We provide services seven days a week. Your hours will be on an as needed basis with no benefits and a salary of $11.13 an hour.Crisis Intervention Counselor (Relief)
Job Description:
Responsible for answering hotline calls and providing information and referrals; crisis intervention; emergency shelter intake screening; providing supportive counseling to residential clients and assisting clients and other staff in establishing and maintaining a safe and supportive community environment.
Qualifications:
An Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required along with some crisis counseling experience. Experience working with victims of domestic violence is preferred and proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
We provide services on a twenty-four hour, seven days a week basis. Your hours will be on an as needed basis with no benefits and a salary of $13.70 an hour.
Residential Advisor (Relief)
Job Description:
Provides general support of individual women and their children and general overall house monitoring.
Qualifications:
A High School Diploma or the equivalent is required with at least one (1) year experience in an advocacy, crisis or shelter support position along with completion of the 45-hour Domestic Violence Training. Bilingualism is strongly preferred.
We provide services on a twenty-four hour, seven days a week basis. Your hours will be on an as needed basis with no benefits and a salary of $11.67 an hour.
Women Against Abuse,Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.