Career Opportunities

Status: Full Time/ Exempt 

Salary Range: $38,000-$43,000 

Reports to: Case Management Coordinator 

Since 2005, Texas Muslim Women's Foundation’s mission has been to empower, promote and support all women and their families through education, outreach, philanthropy, and social services. We are committed to creating stronger communities. 

Position Summary: 

The Case Manager will work with TMWF clients (adults and children) on, including but not limited to, domestic violence issues ranging from assessment of needs, diagnosis, recommendation, short-term counseling and long-term follow-up and referral services. The Case Manager will provide domestic violence case management, general case management for non-domestic violence cases, and residential services. She will provide intake, case management planning, crisis intervention, safety assessment and risk management, screen victim referrals for program admissions, concrete services, transportation, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. 

The Case Manager will maintain an up-to-date database on the cases being handled and generate the appropriate monthly reports to the TMWF Program Director regarding the number of cases, the services provided and financial aid rendered. The case file number will be used to identify the cases in the monthly report in order to keep the identities of the clients confidential. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create and update client files. 
• Complete copies of case files (assessments and changes till closure). 
• Prepare monthly reports on all clients. 
• Document any counseling received by all family members (including women, spouses and children). 
• Keep track of time spent at the shelter and with the counselor(s).
• Keep track of all forms of assistance provided to our clients at the shelter and outside of the shelter.
• Document any assistance in providing any external resources available (monetary, facility, personnel, etc.).
• Provide information, referrals, and practical assistance to persons experiencing domestic violence.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
• Conduct safety assessments and risk management planning.
• Conduct assessments and provide assistance with emergency housing transfers.
• Coordinate community resources for domestic violence victims.
• Work collaboratively with domestic violence agencies in order to effectively provide assistance to victims.
• Conduct training and presentations to mainstream agencies.
• Participate in professional training and conferences pertaining to family violence agencies.
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the Social Services office and other related tasks.
• Maintain applicable knowledge of Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation code of ethics, policies and procedures. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the field of Social Work or Counseling.
• Basic knowledge of domestic violence issues. 
• Basic knowledge of the police and criminal justice system helpful. 
• Bilingual preferred. 
• Effective communication skills with culturally diverse population. 
• Sensitivity to the needs of victims of family violence/human trafficking.
• Current Texas Driver’s License and proof of Auto Liability Insurance required. 

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

Salary Range: $40,000 - $48,000

Location: Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation Headquarters - Plano, TX

Reports to: Executive Director

Since 2005, Texas Muslim Women's Foundation’s mission has been to empower, promote and support all women and their families through education, outreach, philanthropy, and social services. We are committed to creating stronger communities.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our agency as the Communications Specialist. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing engaging content that articulates our message, build our audience, and generates engagement across multiple social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok). Collaborating with the Development and Communications Strategist, this position will also provide print and digital marketing support for all agency programs, including identifying and creating storytelling opportunities, building campaigns, and newsletters/blog content.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build annual social media content calendar and plan content and post to social media channels
• Coordinate with internal staff on articles, client stories, and initiatives to feature
• Provide support in creating emails, employee e-newsletters. and external newsletters with special attention on program highlights including our services and partnerships
• Measure, analyze and report on performance of marketing initiatives and social media analytics
• Produce creative social graphics, videos, copy, and collateral that fits established brand standards for the agency
• Takes digital photos and videos as needed
• Develops copy, scripts, and interviews for the TMWF weekly radio show
• Helps to coordinate website maintenance and quarter updates with vendor
• Assists leadership in crisis communications as needed
• Attend committee meetings, fundraising events, and/or programs as needed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Strong background in communications, writing, and/or journalism or public relations
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in related field such as Journalism, English Communications or Marketing
• 2-5 years of communications, marketing and/or nonprofit fieldwork preferred
• Skilled in MS Word, Word Press, Excel, Canva, Hootsuite, Mailchimp, iMovie, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Spark, and/or similar programs
• Excellent writing and verbal communication required
• Self-starter and ability to work as part of a collaborative team
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends
• Tolerate prolonged sitting or standing. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 lbs., with or without accommodations

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: Program Director

Locations: Work in all agency locations as assigned.

Since 2005, Texas Muslim Women's Foundation’s mission has been to empower, promote and support all women and their families through education, outreach, philanthropy, and social services. We are committed to creating stronger communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with computers. Knowledge of Word for Windows, outlook and ability to work with different software systems, data entry experience.
• Willingness to participate in extensive training programs.
• Flexibility to work weekends.
• Ability to attend required meetings (including, but not limited to, Program Team and In-Service training), which may be scheduled during hours outside of the Advocate’s regular schedule.
• Ability to manage time and complete multiple activities within a time frame.
• Ability to manage high stress situations.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to be flexible and creative.
• Ability to work with people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to adjust work hours to requirements of the organization including occasional overtime as needed.
• Ability to respond with empathy and support to victims in crisis situations and with sensitivity and awareness to diverse cultural, ethnic and social. backgrounds, values, attitudes and languages.
• Commitment to concept of local, community, volunteer-based delivery of human services by domestic violence shelters and teen dating abuse agencies.
• Answer hotline calls, gather caller information and document it.
• Enter data into agency systems.
• Provide resources and referral to community agencies.
• Assist in scheduling transportation, knowledge in using apps such as Uber and Lift.
• Able to cover shelter shifts when needed.
• Assist with other project and duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associate or higher is preferred
• Professional and personal experience may substitute for educational requirements.
• Knowledge of social work and domestic violence is a plus.
• Ability to read, write and converse in English.
• Tolerate prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations.
• Effectively work long and at times odd hours while maintaining a sense of humor.
• Must have emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of stressful situations, including responses to complaints and internal and external interactions.

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: Director of Clinical Services

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

Position Summary:

Counselor at TMWF will provide individual and group therapy to women/teens and Play Therapy to children who have been or are living in homes with domestic violence.

The Counselor reports to the Director of Clinical & Counseling Services. The Counselor is primarily responsible for providing services to teens and adults. The Counselor is responsible for assessment and evaluation to aid and determine treatment goals, provide community referrals, crisis intervention and short term/long term counseling in remediation of family violence. The Counselor will work as a member of a treatment team in advocating for client’s needs affected by domestic violence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

In addition to the monthly data reporting and administrative duties, the Counselor will keep track of all the counseling cases assigned. Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

• Assess and enroll clients in counseling program services
• Provide services for teens, individual and group therapy services for adults.
• All Adult Services are recommended to be provided in person with the exception of some that require telehealth services.
• This position includes work from home days and in-office days.
• Prepare and maintain all required treatment records accurately.
• Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
• Provide counseling services with the highest regard to ethical and moral codes.
• Maintain ongoing attendance and active participation in clinical supervision meetings.
• Provide information, referrals, and practical assistance to clients as needed.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
• Provide community resources, referrals, and advocacy for clients as needed
• Maintain appropriate contact with a client’s collateral contacts for additional advocacy and follow-up.
• Maintain client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance, as well as follow all applicable federal, state, legal and licensure guidelines and criteria.
• Conduct safety assessments, risk management & safety planning as needed Flexibility and evening hours (2 evenings/week) is required.
• Seeks professional development on an ongoing basis through attendance and active participation in annual conferences or CEU’s.
• Must maintain active malpractice insurance policy at all times during employment. Aim to maintain a client caseload between 20-24 clients per week.
• Accurately and promptly report monthly/weekly data in accordance with agency policies.
• Flexible, independent and team player.
• Attends all expected departmental and agency meetings as assigned.
• Comply with all agency, grant(s) and HHSC record keeping procedures and policies.
• Comply with all agency & departmental protocol changes related to in-person services, office services and COVID protocols as and when they occur.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, clinical counseling, mental health, psychology, or related field is required.
• Candidate should have an active LPC/LMFT/LMFT-A/LPC-A license.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have experience and interest in providing Play Therapy Services.
• Weekly Supervision will be offered on-site by an LPC-S.
• LMFT Supervision cannot be provided on-site-you must have a secured external supervisor.
• Candidate must be able to provide telehealth and in-person therapy at our Plano office, transitional housing and shelters.
• Experience with individual counseling and/or family interventions required.
• Experience in and knowledge of family violence theory preferred.
• Experience & training in Play Therapy strongly preferred.
• Must be able to work late afternoon hours (3-8pm at least 2 evenings per week)
• Preference will be given to therapist with some weekend availability.
• Preference will be given to bilingual therapists (esp. Spanish)
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

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.

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.  

Position Summary:

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

• 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 

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.