Position Summary

This position works under the direct supervision of the Executive Director. In cooperation with volunteers and staff, the Grant Writer and Evaluation Specialist will take primary responsibility for the solicitation of funds from Grants and Foundations, working with the Executive Director and Management Team to create a culture of philanthropy.

The YWCA’s mission is to Empower Women and Eliminate Racism.  To know if we’re achieving our mission, we must measure and understand our impact. We’re relentlessly focused on getting to impact at scale with our work and are seeking a Grant Writer and Evaluation Specialist to help us measure our progress in getting there! This position focuses on developing and implementing funding Raising strategy, with a primary focus on research, solicitation of funds through grant writing and foundation proposals, and evaluation (outcomes, tracking, reporting).

Qualifications

Four-year degree and minimum of two years related work experience.  Ability to perform general office and accounting work independently and accurately.  Good oral communication and organizational skills.  Ability to cooperate with other personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment.  Willing to accept and follow directions and delegate.  Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.  Computer experience is required – Peachtree accounting software is preferred.  Nonprofit accounting experience preferred.  Commitment to and support of the YWCA mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop annual fundraising plans for Grant writing and Foundation proposals.
• Work with YWCA Program staff in program planning for program evaluation, tracking, and reporting to identify needs of clients in order to develop funding initiatives to meet those needs.
• Donor Data Base Management. Establish and manage systems and processes for prospect research, donor/funder cultivation and information tracking.
• Lead and design efforts on data analyses and the tracking of results and impacts of
• Develop or maintain relevant logic models, outcomes and reporting in order to disseminate quality information across the YWCA and with our external stakeholders
• Develop or maintain relevant logic models, outcomes and reporting in order to disseminate quality information across the YWCA and with our external stakeholders
• Lead efforts to access and organize grantee research data
• Develop a broad and deep knowledge of all programs and functions of the YWCA
• Prepare budget proposals for each project as requested.
• Attend staff meetings as requested.
• Represent the YWCA on task forces or community committees as assigned.
• Perform other assignments as necessary and requested by the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline preferred.
• A minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated
• analytical, writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a non-profit setting is a plus
• Demonstrated success with donor development and donor management software.
• Ability to work professionally in a fast-paced culture that emphasizes excellence and teamwork
• Demonstrated time and project-management skills, including an ability to meetmultiple deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization; Ability to set priorities, identify needs and maximize resources
• Attention to detail and strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills; able to handle multiple projects at one time; self-directed; team player and must have a positive attitude.\
• Commitment to and support the YWCA mission: eliminating racism and empowering women.

Reports to the Executive Director

Hours & Compensation

Full-time exempt position with benefits.  Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Flexible work options include partial telecommuting.

Alternatives to Violence (AVP) Purpose Statement
YWCA Alternatives to Violence (AVP) provides safe, confidential, and sensitive services to domestic violence victims and their minor children, sexual assault victims and their minor children and victims of human trafficking through a 24-hour helpline and text line, emergency shelter, supportive case management services, legal advocacy, and support groups for residents, walk-in clients and community members.

Job Summary
The Legal Advocate works under the supervision of the Program Director of Crisis Services and Empowerment. They are responsible for the advocating and assisting victims needing legal services involving civil and criminal matters.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Human Services field or commensurate experience with demonstrated knowledge and application of social work/ human services best practices. Knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Knowledge of the legal system and ability to maintain appropriate professional demeanor in court. Strong communication and organizational skills. Must possess ability to work in collaboration with philosophically and culturally diverse and under served populations. Dependable, non-judgmental, flexible, and able to work in a high stress environment. Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team and be a creative problem solver.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide information on civil and criminal court procedures to victims and assist them in navigating the legal system
• Provide information on the rights of victims of crime
• Assist victims with crime victim compensation process as applicable. Collaborate with local Victim Witness Office as applicable to minimize duplication of services
  Assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the process of filing restraining orders
• Develop comprehensive safety plans with clients for the process of obtaining a restraining order
• Participate in DVI/CCR meetings
• Work to establish and maintain relationships with all facets of the legal community to advocate for victim’s needs
• Continue to participate in applicable trainings, including trauma informed care and crisis work
• Engage in shelter responsibilities

Shelter Responsibilities:

• Share in shelter responsibilities which may include answering helpline and text line
• Establish and continue utilizing a self-care/safety plan
• Assist in providing services to shelter residence
• Maintain confidentiality of current and past clients, per policy
• Attend training sessions, staff meetings, and association meetings as required
• Be familiar with YWCA mission, vision, goals, and policies
• Represent the YWCA on community groups as requested by supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Reports to Program Director of Crisis Services and Empowerment
Supervises Volunteers/Interns as assigned
Hours 1.0 FTE (job share is possible), occasional evenings and weekends
Compensation Level 4 (Case management), Hourly/Non-Exempt

Those interested in applying should send their resumes to jcampbell@ywcarockco.com

Alternatives to Violence (AVP) Purpose Statement
YWCA Alternatives to Violence (AVP) provides safe, confidential, and sensitive services to domestic violence victims and their minor children, sexual assault victims and their minor children and victims of human trafficking through a 24-hour helpline and text line, emergency shelter, supportive case management services, legal advocacy, and support groups for residents, walk-in clients and community members.

Job Summary
The Shelter Advocate works under the supervision of the Program Director of Crisis Services and Empowerment. They are responsible for providing crisis support along with information and referral(s) to helpline callers and share in shelter responsibilities. As services are provided 24/7/365, this position is specific to weekends, evenings and overnights.

Qualifications
Educational training and/or life-experience based knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault. Strong communication and organizational skills. Must possess ability to work in collaboration with philosophically and culturally diverse and under served populations. Dependable, non-judgmental, flexible and able to work in a high stress environment. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, be a creative
problem solver.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Answer the Helpline and text line, document the information appropriately and collaboratively work with the
  team to respond
• Respond to and work collaboratively with law enforcement jurisdictions in regards to Lethality Assessment
  Program, safety planning and make appointments as requested by case managers.
• Monitor the security system, including cameras, doors and gate.
• Conduct in-take process for new residents which may include facility tour, review of expectations, filling out
  necessary intake paperwork, logging any medications, communicating to other staff, etc.
• Assist in providing support and services to shelter residents, as needed.
• Assist residents in complying with shelter expectations.
• Follow shelter procedures regarding documentation of resident activities and concerns, etc.
• Record in staff & client log to enhance communication between staff during each shift, includes data entries.
• Report any maintenance issues to the program director.
• Continue to participate in applicable training, including trauma informed care and crisis work

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality of current and past program participants and callers, per policy.
• Establish and continue utilizing a self-care/safety plan
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and association meetings as required
• Be familiar with the YWCA mission, vision, goals and policies.
• Represent the YWCA on community groups as requested by supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reports to Program Director of Crisis Services and Empowerment
Hours .5 FTE Hourly. / 1 FTE. Hourly specifically weekends, evenings & overnights.
Compensation Benefits as described in YWCA personnel handbook.

Those interested in applying should send their resumes to jcampbell@ywcarockco.com

Definition
The Care House Family Advocate works under the supervision of the Program Director or YWCA Executive Director. S/he provides support services and post-interview follow up to child victims and their non-offending caregivers.  S/he also assists with community outreach and education efforts.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or child development, social work or related field, or minimum of five years experience in child welfare field.  Ability to build rapport with children and adults.  Knowledge of child abuse, its signs and symptoms, and family dynamics.  Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.  Commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork.  Strong communication skills, awareness of group dynamics; ability to work independently.  Public speaking skills preferred.  Commitment to and support of the YWCA mission.

Duties and Responsibilities
Direct Service Responsibilities

• Assists in facilitating child advocacy services including interview coordination with multi-disciplinary team, victim/family intake and assisting the team in the interview process.
• Provide crisis support to children and their families who visit CARE House, including but not limited to: greeting families, explaining role of the Center in the process of the investigation, being aware of reason for the child’s visit, supporting parent when the child is interviewed, providing community referrals, and maintaining follow-up services.
• Assist, when necessary, during medical exams as support for the child. Accompany victims to medical exams (SANE) related to abuse and as requested.
• Evaluate and keep current “Child Abuse Packet” information and distribute packets to clients and during interviews.

Case Management:

• Assist in identification of service needs for victims and victim families, advocate and support as necessary.
• Maintain records and files of all interviews and medical exams.
• Maintain database for tracking Center clients from initial contact through final disposition.
• Compile statistical reports on Center use.
• Assist with client and professional surveys of the Center’s effectiveness.
• Assist with support groups for child victims/non-offending caregivers as assigned.

Community Outreach:

• Order, organize and maintain the resource library.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies, interview supplies and forms.
• Coordinate and assist with presentations in the community.

Administration:

• Maintain appearance of interview room and general CARE House facility. Maintain a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

Other:

• Work as part of the CARE House multidisciplinary team.
• Be familiar with YWCA Missions, Goals and Objectives, program policies, agency procedures.
• Attend training sessions, all-staff meetings and Association meetings as required.
• Cooperate and share relevant information with all YWCA departments as needed.
• Represent the YWCA on local task forces or community committees as assigned.
• Perform other tasks/projects as assigned.

Those interested in applying should send their resumes to jcampbell@ywcarockco.com

The Child Care Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Child Care Site Supervisor, the Program Director and/or the Assistant Program Director. She/he is responsible for planning and implementing age appropriate activities and at all times incorporating a safe and social atmosphere. Provides support to the Child Care Supervisor. Must step into a sub supervisor role as needed. Days and hours worked are according to the School District calendar.

Qualifications

• Must have experience and/or educational background in working with children.
• Must be at least 17 yrs old and satisfactorily completed 10 hours training in the care of school-age children or equivalent; as approved by Wisconsin D.P.I.
• If 18 years of age, must complete at least 10 hours training within 6 months of hire.
• Infant and child CPR or adult/child CPR certification is required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programming

• Be responsible for helping with the lesson planning process.
• Know all daily site procedures and help to ensure that daily tasks are completed (attendance, checking voicemail, snack procedures, lesson planning, child guidance, carrying out activities, cleaning up, and all other day to day aspects of the program).
• Help children develop physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually.
• Have positive interactions with children at all times.
• Deliver the program in a positive environment of safety, support and care in keeping with the Child Care Program purpose.
• Follow site rules and use positive techniques to help guide children’s behavior.
• Assist in creating an environment that supports a wide range of activities and interests.
• Follow school policies (no gum chewing, hall & bathroom rules, etc.).
• Help keep the YWCA Child Care Program licensed.

Communication

• Be enthusiastic, warm and approachable.
• Attend weekly staff meetings at site.
• Discuss any job-related difficulties.
• Inform Program Director and Asst. Program Director when problems arise.
• Greet parents and children daily.
• Read weekly meeting notes and communication log book.
• Record message in the communication log book.
• Assist in setting up two parent events per year (open house, conferences, talent show etc.).

Health & Safety

• Make sure program space is safe, clean and comfortable for active and quiet needs.
• Comply with all state licensing regulations, Department of Public Instruction Guidelines, and Young Star
• Complete Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training as needed.
• Track children according to program procedures.
• Ensure all proper hand washing and hygiene procedures are followed.
• Follow the sites rules and expectations to keep children safe to help guide behavior.

Record Keeping

• Keep accurate record of time worked on a daily basis.
• Turn time sheet in when required.
• Record DPI daily and make menu changes when necessary.
• Date and initial schedules and amounts paid.

Other

• Provide documentation of required continuing education.
• Be familiar with and implement policies as stated in the Staff Handbook, the YWCA Personnel Policies, and the licensing rules for Group Day Care Centers.
• Be responsive and take initiative.
• Identify self as a “sub supervisor” when needed.
• Attend staff meetings and monthly continuing education meetings as required by the YWCA and/or state licensing rules for group day care centers.
• Share in organizing and cleaning out the site storage area to maintain it in an orderly fashion.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and reliable in attendance.
• Must demonstrate follow through with requests and information from Support Staff listed on meeting notes, stated on voice mails or other communications.
• Throughout the year the YWCA holds a numerous events. We ask that staff periodically volunteer to help out at these events to support the YWCA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Those interested in applying should send their resumes to Exec@ywcarockco.com

The Child Care Site Supervisor/Group Leader works under the supervision of the Program Director and/or the Assistant Program Director. She/he is a leader that role models the YWCA mission and values and is responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, supervision and evaluation of a particular site. Days and hours worked are according to the School District calendar.

Qualifications

• Has work experience and educational background in group activities and planning daily programs.
• Has an awareness of developmental characteristics of children (K-5) and how to meet their needs.
• Oral and written communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school or its equivalent and meet the Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services licensing requirements of 80 full-time or 120 part-time days of experience.
• Infant/child or adult/child CPR certification is required.

Additional Qualifications

Site Supervisor must have 24 related plus 6 more credits which must be in supervision/personal management or financial management course work or at a Registry level 10 or higher.

Group Leader must have 6 related credits or be at a Registry level 7 or higher.

Duties and Responsibilities

Personnel

• Alert Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director when problems arise.
• Deliver the program in a positive environment of safety, support and care in keeping with Child Care Programs purpose.
• Know and follow school policies (no gum chewing, hall & bathroom rules, etc.).
• And all other duties as listed in staff and parent handbooks.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and reliable in attendance

Health & Safety

• Comply with all state licensing regulations, Dept. of Public Instruction guidelines, and Young Star
• Complete Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training as needed.
• Take attendance daily and know the whereabouts of all children at all times.
• Follow mandatory child abuse reporting laws.
• Set clear rules and expectations to keep children safe and to help guide behavior.
• Be familiar with all information in a child’s file (allergies, authorizations to pick up, field trip permission, etc…).
• Ensure all proper hand washing and hygiene procedures are followed.
• Make sure program space is safe, clean, and comfortable for active and quiet needs
• Check for accuracy on time sheets for self and other staff and turn in all time sheets when due.

Communication

• Be enthusiastic, warm, and approachable
• Must demonstrate follow through with requests and information from support staff listed in meeting notes, stated in voicemail, or any other form of communication
• Check site voice mail every morning and afternoon. Record messages in communication log book received directly from a parent or retrieved from voicemail. If there are no messages in voicemail, write the date, am or pm, and “no messages”.
• Check YWCA and school mailboxes for information.
• Initiate and maintain communication with school personnel, especially principals and custodial staff.
• Greet parents and children daily.

Programming

• Interact positively with children and adults that convey respect, support and trust.
• Include activities that respect the diverse populations we serve.
• Create an environment that supports a wide range of activities and interests.
• Supervise and interact with children to help them develop physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively.
• Ensure Child Guidance policy is properly maintained.

Record Keeping

• Turn time sheets in when required.
• Record snack counts and items served daily and make menu changes when necessary.
• Keep accurate records of children’s attendance.
• Date and initial schedules and amount paid.
• Record monthly drills.
• Ensure all paperwork and record keeping materials (ledger, sign in/out books, current week’s schedules, etc.) are on site during program hours.

Other

• Provide documentation of required continuing education
• Apply to The Registry within 6 months of employment.
• Responsible for opening and closing the site.
• Pick up snack cooler on the first day of the work week and any additional snack items during the week as requested. Return site cooler on requested day.
• Inform Assistant Program Director know when you receive more or less snacks than required for your site
• Responsible for maintaining adequate supplies at the site (cups, spoons, napkins, etc).
• Other duties as assigned

Site Administration

• Complete annual program assessment and quality improvement plan.
• Review quality improvement plan twice yearly
• Complete child assessments once per trimester
• Perform on-site training, supervising, and evaluating of assistants and new staff
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans with the assistance of other staff.
• Maintain and review medical log book.
• Attend staff meetings and monthly continuing education meetings, as required by the YWCA and/or state licensing rules for group day care centers to get accurate information
• Set-up weekly staff meetings with all site staff to discuss programming, lesson planning, and other site issues.
• Set up 2 parent events per year (open house, conferences, circus, etc.).
• Develop, plan, and implement age-appropriate activities using weekly lesson plan format
• Keep accurate record of times worked for self and co-staff
• Submit detailed supply list to the Assistant Program Director two weeks in advance.
• Keep accurate and current program records, i.e.: attendance, child’s files, schedules, bookkeeping, ledgers, statements of account, DPI forms, staff records, phone log, etc. (or ensure that other designated staff does).
• Responsible for all site bookkeeping duties.
• Deposit money by 11 am on Fridays, or the last day of the week, with properly completed deposit slip.
• Weekly site attendance numbers for the upcoming week need to be called in to the Assistant Program Director’s YWCA phone extension by 9:00 a.m. on Friday mornings unless otherwise specified.
• Throughout the year the YWCA holds numerous events. We ask that staff periodically volunteer to help out at these events to support the YWCA.

Those interested in applying should send their resumes to Exec@ywcarockco.com