The YWCA of Western Massachusetts is looking to add to its staff of caring professionals. The current openings are listed below by program and location. Job listings are updated regularly, so please visit our site often for current employment opportunities. The YWCA offers excellent benefits, including health, dental, life, and disability insurance; generous time-off; and a retirement plan.
The YWCA of Western Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Springfield
Residential Programs
1076 - Cook_Every Other Saturday and Sunday_10 am to 6 pm (PT) (2 Positions)
The Cook is responsible for cooking weekly dinner meal planning and preparation. The Cook will consult with case managers regarding nutritional needs of residents to ensure health, nutritious meals are part of resident’s daily diets and incorporated into service planning. In addition, the Cook will be responsible for the inventory and purchasing of food; teaching basic cooking skills to residents; and monitor and assist residents during dinner chores using appropriate modeling to teach independent living skills.
$14.00 per hour
Springfield
Residential Programs
1085 - Direct Service Advocate_Every Other Weekend_3 pm-11 pm (PT) 2 Positions
The Direct Service Advocate (DSA) is responsible for providing support, advocacy and role modeling to adult, teen and child program participants living in the YWCA’s residential programs. DSA’s are part of a team model working with peers, supervisors, clinicians and outside connections to best serve program participants. DSA’s support the agency mission and trauma informed service model in order to provide safe, consistent and quality services to vulnerable populations.
$14.00/hour
Springfield
Parent and Youth Support Programs
1086 - Director of Parent & Youth Support Programs_Monday-Friday (FT) $60,000/yr
There is no greater joy, nor greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life.
– Sister Mary Rose McGeady
The YWCA of Western Massachusetts is looking for talented leaders with a strong desire to positively impact the lives of adults, youth, and children who have been affected by domestic violence, sexual assault and other intimate crimes. At the YWCA, we offer shelter and residential services, counseling, community education, a rape crisis hotline, and many other supports.
Come join our dynamic team of professionals committedto uphold our mission to empower women and eliminate racism.
We offer competitive pay and benefits.
Springfield
Survivor Outreach and Advocacy Services
1078 - Relief Intake Worker_2nd Shift hours_3 pm to 11 pm
The Intake Worker is responsible for answering the 24-hour Intake Line for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. This position is also responsible for entering hotline statistics, intakes and other information into computer database.
$16.00 per hour
Springfield
Survivor Outreach and Advocacy Services
1077 - Relief Intake Worker_3rd Shift hours_7 am - 3 pm (PT)
The Intake Worker is responsible for answering the 24-hour Intake Line for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. This position is also responsible for entering hotline statistics, intakes and other information into computer database.
$16.00 per hour
Springfield
Residential Programs
1083 - Relief Direct Service Advocate_7 am to 3 pm (PT)
The Direct Service Advocate (DSA) is responsible for providing support, advocacy and role modeling to adult, teen and child program participants living in the YWCA’s residential programs. DSA’s are part of a team model working with peers, supervisors, clinicians and outside connections to best serve program participants. DSA’s support the agency mission and trauma informed service model in order to provide safe, consistent and quality services to vulnerable populations.
$14.00 per hour
Springfield
Residential Programs
1084 - Relief Direct Service Advocate_3 pm to 11 pm (PT)
The Direct Service Advocate (DSA) is responsible for providing support, advocacy and role modeling to adult, teen and child program participants living in the YWCA’s residential programs. DSA’s are part of a team model working with peers, supervisors, clinicians and outside connections to best serve program participants. DSA’s support the agency mission and trauma informed service model in order to provide safe, consistent and quality services to vulnerable populations.
$14.00 per hour
Springfield
Parent and Youth Support Programs
Community Educator_Monday-Friday_9am to 5pm (FT)
Position Purpose
The Community Educator assists in creating a community response to teen dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, experienced by Springfield youth and young adults between the ages of 13-24, as part of the implementation of the OVW (Office on Violence against Women) Consolidated Youth Program.
Springfield
Residential Programs
1092 - Intake Worker_Monday- Friday (FT)_3 pm to 11 pm
The Intake Worker is responsible for answering the 24-hour Intake Line for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services. This position is also responsible for entering hotline statistics, intakes and other information into computer database. (Bilingual required)
$16.00 per hour
Springfield
Residential Programs
1093 - Support Specialist_Monday-Friday_ 9 am to 5 pm (FT)
Reporting to the Program Director, the Support Specialist is responsible for the case management responsibilities for Teen Parenting Program. S/he will empower residents with life skills, employment search, housing, budgeting, and advocacy and community resources to assist them with transitioning into safe appropriate housing. The Support Specialist will assist residents with employment and housing opportunities in the community. This role follows the agency mission and trauma informed service model to provide the support and advocacy needed for this population.
$16.00 per hour
Springfield
Residential Programs
1094 - Direct Service Advocate_Every other weekend_11 pm to 7 am (PT)
The Direct Service Advocate (DSA) is responsible for providing support, advocacy and role modeling to adult, teen and child program participants living in the YWCA’s residential programs. DSA’s are part of a team model working with peers, supervisors, clinicians and outside connections to best serve program participants. DSA’s support the agency mission and trauma informed service model in order to provide safe, consistent and quality services to vulnerable populations.
