NEEDED: WOMEN WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
The By Grace Women’s Home Board is looking for staff members to apply for several different types of positions, as shown below. If you would like to apply, please send a resume to bygraceshelter@gmail.com. The Board will review resumes as they come in. An application and interview process will follow.
CASEWORKER
Position Summary
By Grace is seeking a Transitional Housing Caseworker to join our team (Part-time, with potential for full-time). The Caseworker will play a pivotal role in supporting our residents. This position involves comprehensive case management services, including assessing client needs, developing personalized plans, and connecting clients with community resources. The Caseworker will work closely with the Executive Director to ensure residents of By Grace are well supported and that the women’s home operates in alignment with its values and mission.
*** By Grace will pay for all staff to obtain required child abuse clearances and Pennsylvania and federal background checks prior to employment. Staff and residents are also subject to random drug screening in accordance with organizational policy.***
*** By Grace will pay for all staff to obtain required child abuse clearances and Pennsylvania and federal background checks prior to employment. Staff and residents are also subject to random drug screening in accordance with organizational policy.***
Key Responsibilities
• Client Assessment: Conduct intake interviews to evaluate client needs and goals, including housing stability, employment, and health services.
• Individualized Service Plans: Create and implement tailored action plans that provide a roadmap for clients to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
• Resource Coordination: Connect clients with necessary services such as employment assistance, mental health support, financial literacy programs, and social services.
• Advocacy & Collaboration: Serve as an advocate for residents, assisting them in navigating housing applications, legal issues, and community resources to facilitate smooth transitions
• Monitoring Progress: Regularly meet with clients to assess progress toward housing goals, adjust plans as needed, and provide ongoing support.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting interactions, progress, and outcomes as required.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and intervention for clients facing crisis situations.
• Program Evaluation: Participate in evaluating program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on client feedback and outcomes.
• Individualized Service Plans: Create and implement tailored action plans that provide a roadmap for clients to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.
• Resource Coordination: Connect clients with necessary services such as employment assistance, mental health support, financial literacy programs, and social services.
• Advocacy & Collaboration: Serve as an advocate for residents, assisting them in navigating housing applications, legal issues, and community resources to facilitate smooth transitions
• Monitoring Progress: Regularly meet with clients to assess progress toward housing goals, adjust plans as needed, and provide ongoing support.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential client records, documenting interactions, progress, and outcomes as required.
• Crisis Intervention: Provide immediate support and intervention for clients facing crisis situations.
• Program Evaluation: Participate in evaluating program effectiveness and recommend improvements based on client feedback and outcomes.
Qualifications
• Experience in the human services or social work—two years’ work experience preferred
• Knowledge of and commitment to trauma-informed care strongly encouraged
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Knowledge of community resources and social service systems
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to helping clients achieve their goals
• Knowledge of and commitment to trauma-informed care strongly encouraged
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Knowledge of community resources and social service systems
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to helping clients achieve their goals
Requirements
• Valid Driver’s License
• Completing mandated safety training and continuing workplace education
• Attend periodic staff meetings (as scheduled)
• Completing mandated safety training and continuing workplace education
• Attend periodic staff meetings (as scheduled)
Other Skills
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Creative thinker with an adaptive and flexible approach
• Ability to produce required reports as needed for board oversight
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries while empowering clients
**Willingness to adhere to the Statement of Faith**
• Strong organizational skills
• Creative thinker with an adaptive and flexible approach
• Ability to produce required reports as needed for board oversight
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries while empowering clients
**Willingness to adhere to the Statement of Faith**
RESIDENT ASSISTANT
Position Summary
By Grace Women's Home is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and professional Part-Time Resident Assistant to support residents during evening and weekend hours. The Resident Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment for women participating in transitional housing. This position requires strong interpersonal skills, the ability to enforce house guidelines with consistency and grace, and a willingness to learn and apply trauma-informed care practices. The Resident Assistant supports residents, monitors the home, and follows established protocols to ensure smooth operations during assigned shifts. Applicants must have the desire to serve a vulnerable population and uphold the mission and values of By Grace Women's Home. The Resident Assistant reports to the Executive Director and Caseworker.
*** By Grace will pay for all staff to obtain required child abuse clearances and Pennsylvania and federal background checks prior to employment. Staff and residents are also subject to random drug screening in accordance with organizational policy.***
Schedule
• Part-Time Evening (overnights) and Weekend Hours
• Typical shifts may include evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays
• Flexible availability preferred
• On-call availability (certain hours or holidays)
*** By Grace will pay for all staff to obtain required child abuse clearances and Pennsylvania and federal background checks prior to employment. Staff and residents are also subject to random drug screening in accordance with organizational policy.***
Schedule
• Part-Time Evening (overnights) and Weekend Hours
• Typical shifts may include evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays
• Flexible availability preferred
• On-call availability (certain hours or holidays)
Primary Responsibilities
Resident Support
• Provide a supportive, respectful, and encouraging presence for residents
• Build appropriate professional relationships with residents
• Model healthy communication and boundaries
• Support residents in following individualized program expectations
House Oversight & Safety
• The RA is allowed to sleep during their overnight shift. However, during those hours, the RA is considered to be “on-call” and must be available as needed.
• Ensure curfew adherence and visitor policy compliance
• Address conflicts between residents in a calm and professional manner
• Respond appropriately to emergencies following established protocol
Rule Enforcement & Accountability
• Consistently enforce house guidelines and expectations
• Document rule violations and file incident reports accurately and promptly
• Communicate concerns to Executive Director/Caseworker
Administrative & Documentation Duties
• Complete shift notes and maintain communication log for staff transitions
• Track attendance, curfews, and required resident activities
• Follow confidentiality standards at all times
Program Support
• Assist with structured evening programming as needed
• Encourage participation in life skills development
• Overseeing basic household chores and meals as needed
Training & Professional Development
• Complete mandated safety training and continuing workplace education
• Attend periodic staff meetings (as scheduled)
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Provide a supportive, respectful, and encouraging presence for residents
• Build appropriate professional relationships with residents
• Model healthy communication and boundaries
• Support residents in following individualized program expectations
House Oversight & Safety
• The RA is allowed to sleep during their overnight shift. However, during those hours, the RA is considered to be “on-call” and must be available as needed.
• Ensure curfew adherence and visitor policy compliance
• Address conflicts between residents in a calm and professional manner
• Respond appropriately to emergencies following established protocol
Rule Enforcement & Accountability
• Consistently enforce house guidelines and expectations
• Document rule violations and file incident reports accurately and promptly
• Communicate concerns to Executive Director/Caseworker
Administrative & Documentation Duties
• Complete shift notes and maintain communication log for staff transitions
• Track attendance, curfews, and required resident activities
• Follow confidentiality standards at all times
Program Support
• Assist with structured evening programming as needed
• Encourage participation in life skills development
• Overseeing basic household chores and meals as needed
Training & Professional Development
• Complete mandated safety training and continuing workplace education
• Attend periodic staff meetings (as scheduled)
• Demonstrate willingness to learn and grow professionally
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Compassionate, calm, and non-judgmental demeanor
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to follow policies and protocols carefully
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Basic computer skills
• Compassionate, calm, and non-judgmental demeanor
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to follow policies and protocols carefully
• Dependable and punctual
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements
• Ability to move throughout the home during shift
• Ability to respond to emergency situations if needed
• Assist with light household tasks
**Willingness to adhere to the Statement of Faith**
• Ability to respond to emergency situations if needed
• Assist with light household tasks
**Willingness to adhere to the Statement of Faith**
CONTACT US
Home Phone Number: (570) 765-7301
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