
OUR OPEN POSITIONS
Our mission lives in the soul of everyone who works at Your YWCA . We are intentional about creating an inclusive and supportive environment that fosters adaptability, innovation and dedicated service. We are looking for candidates who are mission-driven and have an understanding of feminism, intersectionality and a strong commitment to social justice. Ideal team members are highly motivated folks who care as deeply about our mission as they do about their areas of professional expertise.
With over 120 staff who reach more than 50,000 community members across four counties–Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara–annually, we believe our staff profile should align with the communities we serve.
We have an exciting future and a team committed to delivering lasting change. Join us!
73%
of our staff are people of color
49%
of our leadership are Latina
91%
of our staff are Women
2%
of our staff are Non-Binary
YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is proud to offer a competitive benefits plan (medical, dental and vision),
15 paid holidays annually, PTO accrual, employee and employer contributed retirement plans, and many other mental and physical wellbeing offerings.
CURRENT OPENINGS
To request more information or to apply for a current opening listed below, send your resume and cover letter to hr@yourywca.org and include the name of the position in the subject line.
CURRENT OPENINGS
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Full-Time (40 hours/week), Hourly, Non-Exempt.
Base Hourly Pay: $29.24, Bilingual: $0.50
Location: YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA 95112
Website: www.yourywca.org
Program/Department: Homelessness Prevention/HousingJoin a passionate, dynamic team dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
For over 100 years, YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley has provided programs and services that form a critical continuum of response, healing, and prevention. Our dedication to the people we serve is unparalleled. We have an exciting future, and the team to deliver on that lasting change for the people we serve. To encourage survivor self-determination, services are delivered through a strengths-based, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed lens that aligns with our mission. Be a key part of shaping this future as our new Bilingual Housing Case Manager in our Homelessness Prevention Program within our Housing Department.
Reporting to the Housing Coordinator II, the Bilingual Housing Case Manager provides housing support to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Housing case managers provide case management that helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking work toward their housing stability.
We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and reliable individual with a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Essential to this role is a demonstrated ability to work with culturally and economically diverse individuals and families and the ability to work with those impacted by trauma; a demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment and to respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills to work independently and as part of a team. You must have an understanding of feminism and a strong commitment to social justice. Additionally, an ideal candidate will possess knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence and sexual assault issues, trauma, gender equity, and client-centered service provision.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Key to success is the ability to be present in a changing work environment; the ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team with flexibility, initiative, and a sense of humor; and the ability to prioritize effectively and model healthy boundaries with empathy and compassion. Candidates should be competent in using Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and have experience in confidential data management and record keeping.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in social services field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of two years of experience working in a social services environment and/or with strong knowledge of Santa Clara County community resources.
- Excellent formal and informal written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual, bi-cultural, and bi-literate skills in Spanish
The ideal candidate is a warm, self-starter deeply committed to providing services from a strengths-based, social justice and anti-oppression framework. Prior advocacy-based counseling and case management experience is a plus.
Work hours are primarily weekdays. Schedule TBD. This role will be in person and in the office. Candidate must live within the required services area and have reliable transportation to meet with clients. Delivery of service may include overtime to accomplish the task at hand. Work includes lifting up to 30 pounds. Susceptible to compassion fatigue and/or vicarious trauma.
Required: Cleared background check (fingerprinting), valid TB test, valid 3+ years California driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and auto insurance. Must have completed or be willing to complete a 75-hour California State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Counselor certification. (Training will be provided). This position requires a Covid-19 vaccination due to the in-person interfacing required, and to promote the health and safety of others in the workplace and our community.
YWCA BENEFITS:
- A competitive benefits plan: Employer-paid plans covering employee’s premiums for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and EAP.
- A high deductible medical plan available including employer contributions and optional employee contributions and a limited Flexible Spending Account available
- 15 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Women’s International Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veteran Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- 20 days of annual accrued PTO to start as a Full-time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Talkspace for employees and their household members
- Immediate Employee contributed 403b, and an Employer Contributed 401a Retirement Plan with optional employee contributions after eligibility is met
- Parental leave with supplemental pay for eligible employees for up to eight weeks
- Infertility benefits through Kaiser
- Chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits
- Annual Retention Bonus
- Employee Discounts with TicketsatWork
- Optional employee contributed pet insurance through United Pet Care
- Free Access to the Calm App
- With access through Kaiser for the Ginger App and Class Pass
- Free Access to an employee financial wellness program called FinFit offered in partnership with Paychex
TO APPLY: Submit Resume & Cover Letter to hr@yourywca.org with “Bilingual Housing Case Manager” in subject line. Posting will continue until position is filled. The YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may be unable to respond to every individual submission due to a high volume of applicants. Please do not telephone. Applicants who do not follow the application procedure are immediately disqualified.
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Childcare Associate Teacher
Full-time (40 hours/week), Hourly, Non-Exempt
Base Hourly Pay: $21.00-$23.00
Location: YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA 95112
Program/Department: Child Care
Reporting to the Youth and Family Services Program Director provides child care services to individuals and families.
We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and reliable individual with a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Essential to this role is a demonstrated ability working with culturally and economically diverse individuals and families .
Requirements:
- A fully qualified teacher shall have at least 12-semester units in early childhood education from an accredited college, including courses covering child growth and development; child, family, and community; and program/curriculum
- Qualified teachers will meet the requirements outlined by Title 22 for the designated age group
- Candidate must have at least 1 years of experience
- The ability to work as a member of a teaching group, prepare lesson plans, and engage with parents
- Candidate must have ability to apply for permit
Work hours are primarily Monday-Friday. Schedule TBD. Delivery of service may include overtime to accomplish the task at hand. Work includes lifting up to 30 pounds. Susceptible to compassion fatigue and/or vicarious trauma.
Required: Cleared background check (fingerprinting), valid TB test, Tdap, Influenza, MMR, CPR certification. This position requires a Covid-19 vaccination due to the in-person interfacing required, and to promote the health and safety of others in the workplace and our community.
YWCA BENEFITS:
- A competitive benefits plan: Employer-paid plans covering employee’s premiums for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and EAP.
- A high deductible medical plan available including employer contributions and optional employee contributions and a limited Flexible Spending Account available
- 15 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Women’s International Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veteran Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- 20 days of annual accrued PTO to start as a Full-time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Talkspace for employees and their household members
- Immediate Employee contributed 403b, and an Employer Contributed 401a Retirement Plan with optional employee contributions after eligibility is met
- Parental leave with supplemental pay for eligible employees for up to eight weeks
- Infertility benefits through Kaiser
- Chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits
- Annual Retention Bonus
- Employee Discounts with TicketsatWork
- Optional employee contributed pet insurance through United Pet Care
- Free Access to the Calm App
- With access through Kaiser for the Ginger App and Class Pass
- Free Access to an employee financial wellness program called FinFit offered in partnership with Paychex
TO APPLY: Submit Resume & Cover Letter to hr@yourywca.org with “Childcare Associate Teacher” in subject line. Posting will continue until position is filled. The YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may be unable to respond to every individual submission due to a high volume of applicants. Please do not telephone. Applicants who do not follow the application procedure are immediately disqualified.
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Childcare Site Supervisor
Full-Time (40 hours/week), Salary, Exempt
Salary Ranges: $68,640 – $72,846
Location: YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA 95112
Department: Childcare
Reporting to the Program Director, the Child Care Site Supervisor provides a high-quality childcare program by delivering a culturally competent and research-based STEAM curriculum.
We are seeking 2 Child Care Site Supervisors who are compassionate, organized, and reliable individuals with a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills to work independently and as part of a team. You must understand feminism and a strong commitment to social justice. Additionally, an ideal candidate will possess knowledge of and sensitivity to domestic violence and sexual assault issues, trauma, gender equity and client-centered service provision.
CANDIDATE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
- A Site Supervisor permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
- 15 semester units (or equivalent quarter units) in ECE/CD, which must include: Infant/Toddler Care & Development (3 units minimum)
- 4 years’ experience with children under the age of five.
- Ability to be certified in all mandated association training, including but not limited to: child abuse prevention, blood-born pathogens, and mandated reporting.
- MMR, Pertussis, influenza, and Adult TB risk assessment.
- Valid CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to become certified)
- 2 years of supervision experience.
- Experience working in a Title V program and the ability to execute on CMR with the State.
- Ability to be certified in all mandated association training, including but not limited to: child abuse prevention, blood-born pathogens, and mandated reporting.
The ideal candidate is a warm, self-starter deeply committed to providing services from a strengths-based, social justice and anti-oppression framework.
Work hours are primarily days. Schedule TBD. Delivery of service may include overtime to accomplish the task at hand. On-call duties are required. Work includes lifting up to 30 pounds.
Required: Cleared background check (fingerprinting), valid TB test, Tdap, Influenza MMR, a valid 3+ years California driver’s license, and auto insurance. This position requires a Covid-19 vaccination due to the in-person interfacing required to promote the health and safety of others in the workplace and our community.
YWCA BENEFITS:
- A competitive benefits plan: Employer-paid plans covering employee’s premiums for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and EAP.
- A high deductible medical plan available including employer contributions and optional employee contributions and a limited Flexible Spending Account available
- 15 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Women’s International Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veteran Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- 22.5 days of annual accrued PTO to start as a Full-time employee
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Talkspace for employees and their household members
- Immediate Employee contributed 403b, and an Employer Contributed 401a Retirement Plan with optional employee contributions after eligibility is met
- Parental leave with supplemental pay for eligible employees for up to eight weeks
- Infertility benefits through Kaiser
- Chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits
- Annual Retention Bonus
- Employee Discounts with TicketsatWork
- Optional employee contributed pet insurance through United Pet Care
- Free Access to the Calm App
- With access through Kaiser for the Ginger App and Class Pass
- Free Access to an employee financial wellness program called FinFit offered in partnership with Paychex
TO APPLY: Submit your Resume & Cover Letter to hr@yourywca.org with “Childcare Site Supervisor” in the subject line. Posting will continue until the position is filled. The YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may be unable to respond to every individual submission due to a high volume of applicants. Please do not telephone. Applicants who do not follow the application procedure are immediately disqualified.
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Childcare Teacher 1
Full-time (40 hours/week), Hourly, Non-Exempt
Base Hourly Pay: $23.00 – $28.00
Location: YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA 95112
Program/Department: Childcare
Reporting to the Youth and Family Services Program Director provides child care services to individuals and families.
We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and reliable individual with a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Essential to this role is a demonstrated ability working with culturally and economically diverse individuals and families .
Requirements:
- A fully qualified teacher shall have more than 12-semester units in early childhood education from an accredited college, including courses covering child growth and development; child, family, and community; and program/curriculum
- Qualified teachers will meet the requirements outlined by Title 22 for the designated age group
- Candidate has 3 years of experience
- The ability to work as a member of a teaching group, prepare lesson plans, and engage with parents.
- Candidate must have ability to apply for permit
Work hours are primarily Monday-Friday. Schedule TBD. Delivery of service may include overtime to accomplish the task at hand. Work includes lifting up to 30 pounds. Susceptible to compassion fatigue and/or vicarious trauma.
Required: Cleared background check (fingerprinting), valid TB test, Tdap, Influenza, MMR, CPR certification. This position requires a Covid-19 vaccination due to the in-person interfacing required, and to promote the health and safety of others in the workplace and our community.
YWCA BENEFITS:
- A competitive benefits plan: Employer-paid plans covering employee’s premiums for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and EAP.
- A high deductible medical plan available including employer contributions and optional employee contributions and a limited Flexible Spending Account available
- 15 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Women’s International Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veteran Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- 20 days of annual accrued PTO to start as a Full-time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Talkspace for employees and their household members
- Immediate Employee contributed 403b, and an Employer Contributed 401a Retirement Plan with optional employee contributions after eligibility is met
- Parental leave with supplemental pay for eligible employees for up to eight weeks
- Infertility benefits through Kaiser
- Chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits
- Annual Retention Bonus
- Employee Discounts with TicketsatWork
- Optional employee contributed pet insurance through United Pet Care
- Free Access to the Calm App
- With access through Kaiser for the Ginger App and Class Pass
- Free Access to an employee financial wellness program called FinFit offered in partnership with Paychex
TO APPLY: Submit Resume & Cover Letter to hr@yourywca.org with “Childcare Teacher 1” in subject line. Posting will continue until position is filled. The YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may be unable to respond to every individual submission due to a high volume of applicants. Please do not telephone. Applicants who do not follow the application procedure are immediately disqualified.
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Childcare Teacher 2
Full-time (40 hours/week), Hourly, Non-Exempt
Base Hourly Pay: $26.00 – $28.00
Location: YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA 95112
Program/Department: Childcare
Reporting to the Youth and Family Services Program Director provides child care services to individuals and families.
We are seeking a compassionate, organized, and reliable individual with a high level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Essential to this role is a demonstrated ability working with culturally and economically diverse individuals and families .
Requirements:
- A fully qualified teacher shall have more than 24-semester units in early childhood education from an accredited college, including courses covering child growth and development; child, family, and community; and program/curriculum
- Qualified teachers will meet the requirements outlined by Title 22 for the designated age group
- Candidate must have 3 years of experience
- The ability to work as a member of a teaching group, prepare lesson plans, and engage with parents.
- Candidate must hold a valid Teacher permit issued by the commission on teacher credentialing
Work hours are primarily Monday-Friday. Schedule TBD. Delivery of service may include overtime to accomplish the task at hand. Work includes lifting up to 30 pounds. Susceptible to compassion fatigue and/or vicarious trauma.
Required: Cleared background check (fingerprinting), valid TB test, Tdap, Influenza, MMR, CPR certification. This position requires a Covid-19 vaccination due to the in-person interfacing required, and to promote the health and safety of others in the workplace and our community.
YWCA BENEFITS:
- A competitive benefits plan: Employer-paid plans covering employee’s premiums for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and EAP.
- A high deductible medical plan available including employer contributions and optional employee contributions and a limited Flexible Spending Account available
- 15 paid holidays are made available each year: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Women’s International Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veteran Day, Thanksgiving, and the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
- 20 days of annual accrued PTO to start as a Full-time
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Talkspace for employees and their household members
- Immediate Employee contributed 403b, and an Employer Contributed 401a Retirement Plan with optional employee contributions after eligibility is met
- Parental leave with supplemental pay for eligible employees for up to eight weeks
- Infertility benefits through Kaiser
- Chiropractic, acupuncture, and herbal benefits
- Annual Retention Bonus
- Employee Discounts with TicketsatWork
- Optional employee contributed pet insurance through United Pet Care
- Free Access to the Calm App
- With access through Kaiser for the Ginger App and Class Pass
- Free Access to an employee financial wellness program called FinFit offered in partnership with Paychex
TO APPLY: Submit Resume & Cover Letter to hr@yourywca.org with “Childcare Teacher 2” in subject line. Posting will continue until position is filled. The YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We may be unable to respond to every individual submission due to a high volume of applicants. Please do not telephone. Applicants who do not follow the application procedure are immediately disqualified.
Apply for an open position today
Submit your resume and cover letter to hr@yourywca.org with the position title in the subject line.