Career Opportunities

Job Type: Part-Time PRN/ non-exempt

Reports to: Housing Director

Established in 2005 Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation empowers, promotes and supports all women and their families—a mission that ultimately creates stronger communities. Our programs are designed to promote peace in the home and the community through a comprehensive strategy of prevention and intervention. 

The On Call Shelter Attendant oversees facility activities that enable residents to achieve the stated goals of their stay. 

Shelter Advocate Job Summary

• Answer and log incoming HOTLINE calls 
• Follows up with the Social Services Program Manager and Case Managers as well as contacts with appropriate agencies to ensure that clients’ needs are being met
• Oversees clients and volunteers' activities during shifts 
• Documents all client violations of house rules 
• Ensures safety and well-being of clients through conflict intervention and resolution by providing first aid, obtaining assistance of police or ambulance as appropriate and necessary 
• Administers tokens under shelter guidelines Maintains a daily log documenting shelter activities and conditions 
• Secures the facility and grounds for the safety of staff and clients and for the protection of property 
• Participates in opportunities for professional development, including classes, conferences, and retreats as schedules 
• Monitor clients' self-administration of medication, as needed 
• Promote excellent customer services 
• De-escalate crisis situations 
• Assist with special projects 
• Supports multiple sites within the program 
• Other duties assigned 

Education and Experience Qualifications Required: 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• 6 months experience in the human services field, preferably with people who are homeless; experience working with victims. 
• Bilingual is a plus 

Skills and Competencies Required: 

• Ability to identify problems that are not easily defined and resolve them before the problem escalates 
• Ability to motivate and engage clients residing in the facility 
• Good communication skills, verbal and written 
• Good interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated cultural competence and cultural responsiveness 

Job Type: Part-time-PRN- Non-Exempt 

Schedule: 

• On call 
• Weekend and weekdays availability 

Required licenses or certifications: 

• Complete background check 
• Proof of auto liability insurance 
• Driver's License 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work being performed. The employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the job objectives, and mission and philosophy of Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation, Inc.  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Status: Full-Time-Exempt

Reports to: CFO

Mission – Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation empowers, promotes, and supports all women and their families – A mission that ultimately creates stronger communities

Position Summary:

Seeking a self-directed individual that can work in a fast paced environment with multiple deadlines with minimal supervision. Grant Accountant will work closely with Grant Manger, CFO and program staff on implementing grants contracts and ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contributes to development of grant budgets, budget amendments, implementation plans, outcomes and deliverables for funding proposals. Provides input on process for monitoring and reporting based on grant application requirements.
• Responsible for monthly/ quarterly/ annual financial reporting to government agencies and other funders.
• Compiles information by reviewing programmatic reports in a timely manner to funding sources per contract requirements
• Develops and maintains grant record systems in all divisions by creating and/or revising forms as needed. Training all staff in proper documentation of client data
• Collaborates with program service providers by reviewing data collection forms and reviewing data for grant application process; overseeing two client services databases (in-house and state)
• Responsible for collaborating with staff to ensure timely completion for all grant deliverables.
• Researches regulations for all agency grants by reviewing regulatory notifications and other sources of information and maintaining a comprehensive list of reporting requirements for each contract/funding source
• Conduct meetings with program personnel and management to strategize on contract compliance issues; budget forecasting and budget revisions
• Represent organization with respect to periodic monitoring reviews performed by funders
• Represent organization in grant related hearings and workshops as needed
• Maintain current grant budget information in the accounting system for funding sources
• Review and analyze budget to actual information for the funding sources and provide program personnel with relevant information and recommendations for effective use of resources
• Monitor need for budget modifications and process required documents
• Review allowable grant related expenses on a monthly basis
• Coordinate with the Grants Compliance, Housing and Procurement Manager and program staff, to ensure transactions are properly recorded and agree to the grant/contract agreement, while also ensuring sub-recipient/subcontract financial activities adhere to deliverable deadlines.
• Download invoices/ receipts and expenses related to various programs from venders accounts, recode expenses in financial software QuickBooks, and make the necessary allocations per grant contract.
• Provide information to finance staff as necessary to assist in month close activities.
• Prepare invoices and requests for payments to funding agencies and reconcile grant expenses to funder report
• Ensure appropriate and on schedule grant spending
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• BBA/ BA/BS degree in Accounting from accredit collage/ university
• Strong technical knowledge and skills in double entry bookkeeping
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, Quick books is a must
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to learn and work within agency procedures and guidelines
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in tracking sources of errors and in using established guidelines to determine the necessary corrective action
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing deadlines
• Minimum one year of experience in accounting or grant administration

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work being performed. The employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as required by the job objectives, and mission and philosophy of Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation, Inc.,

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.