Job Description

Youth Services Advocate

Part-time (20 hrs/wk)

Starting at $19.63/hr. DOE

YWCA Missoula is on a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families, and strengthen our community. For over 110 years, we have advocated for peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people. If you're passionate about our mission, we want you on our team! Join us as we work on the front lines tackling our community's most pressing issues. Our staff is creative, collaborative, smart, dedicated and inspired as we seek to build a world where all people are safe, have access to the resources they need, and are empowered to pursue their dreams.

How does this position make an impact on the community?

The Youth Services program helps children who have experienced trauma, providing support they need through our after-school and summer programs and support groups.

The ideal candidate:

Is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:

Has one year experience working with domestic violence and/or sexual assault preferred. Has a love for children and compassion for their welfare. Is dedicated to providing inclusive, trauma-informed, and anti-racist programming for youth. Has an understanding of domestic and sexual violence issues, particularly in relation to the effects on children. Has knowledge of group facilitation techniques and small group work with an emphasis on special needs children and children in crisis Has the ability to maintain confidential information. Has good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information. Has consistent availability on weekends High school diploma or Equivalency Diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred

Some of what you'll do in this position:

Nurture, guide, play with and mentor children in the shelter, groups and family services, kindly attending to their bodies, minds, and spirits. Provide appropriate activity and interaction for children in the shelter, groups and family services. Facilitate resolution with crisis that may arise during the shift. Work with mothers in the shelter to help them with parenting skills. Maintain written client files. Exposure to difficult situations and emotionally taxing client circumstances, including physical aggression may be encountered. Acts as a positive role model for children's and parents.

What else you should know:

What else you should know: This position is part-time, 20 hours per week. Working hours fall between Saturday 2-6pm, Sunday 4-8pm, Monday 12-8pm, Tuesday 12-4pm. The base wage for this position starts at $19.63 hourly - higher wages would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula's wage matrix. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday, vacation and sick time pay; health, dental, vision and life insurance available; reimbursed wellness expenses, employee discount and employee assistance program.

How to apply:

To be considered for these positions, please send a resume, cover letter and references to mmckinney@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Mia McKinney. Position closes once filled or by October 31, 2025, whichever is sooner.

*We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups.

All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.*

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $19.63 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:

Missoula, MT 59801 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:

Missoula, MT 59801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person