At Magdalena House, we offer more than just jobs. We offer meaningful careers that transform lives.
Join a team of compassionate, mission-driven professionals dedicated to supporting women and children who have fled dangerous and abusive situations. Whether you're working directly with families or supporting our programs behind the scenes, every role plays a vital part in helping residents heal, grow, and thrive.
Magdalena House is a unique neighborhood of transitional homes in San Antonio, serving mothers and their children who have experienced family violence, human trafficking, generational poverty, homelessness, or who have aged out of foster care. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where families can rebuild their lives through education, counseling, and community support. Mothers are required to pursue education, whether that’s college, high school, GED, or ESOL, while participating in enrichment programs that foster personal growth and long-term stability.
Our five-acre campus currently includes three homes, with plans to expand to seven, allowing us to serve over 80 women and children at a time. As we grow, so do our opportunities for passionate individuals to make a lasting impact.
If you're looking for a purpose-driven career where your work truly matters, we invite you to be part of our mission.
Open Positions
Community Advocate (PT)
The key responsibility and purpose of this position is to assure a safe, loving and stable environment during assigned shifts; to ensure dignified, respectful and empowering interactions with residents aligning with trauma informed care best practices; to respond to emergencies per prescribed policies. Position is supervised by the Community Living Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Demonstrated knowledge of Resident Handbook, Staff Handbook and MH policies.
• Awareness of on-going activities and persons on property during assigned shift.
• Complete required trauma informed certification and all other training provided by MH.
• Provide enriched and authentic relationships with residents while maintaining appropriate boundaries per Magdalena House Policies.
• Seek ways to empower the family towards success and self-sufficiency.
• Complete nightly house walkthroughs to check on status of house.
• Electronic entry of resident interaction, curfew information, violations, and journal notes into case management software.
• Provide transportation for families per MH policies.
• Contact Executive Director, Program Director and/or Community Living Manager to report unusual activity.
• Distribute supplies to residents as required for specific shifts.
• Respond to all phone calls on your shift.
• Receive, record, process and store in-kind donations delivered on your shift.
• Support volunteers and work teams serving on your shift as directed by weekday staff.
• Provide support to staff during programmatic activities and/or childcare that occurs during your shift.
• Contact authorities as needed in emergencies.
• Distribute over-the-counter medications as per MH policies. Note: Community Advocate never provides medical direction or suggestions to residents.
• Watch a mother’s child in emergency situations as per MH policies.
• Other supportive duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Community Living Manager.
ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS
• Attend monthly staff meetings and Community Living Consult meetings in person and/or via zoom if unable to be present.
• Attend annual staff retreat and gala.
• When unable to be present during assigned hours, seek coverage from other Community Advocates or staff, notifying Community Living Manager of any changes.
• Arrive on time.
• Magdalena House is a smoke-free campus.
• Background and drug testing prior to employment offer.
REQUIREMENTS
• Committed to a life of faith and a passion to work for the empowerment of mothers and children.
• Lead with compassion, flexibility, problem solving, and de-escalation characteristics.
• High School diploma or equivalent or higher.
• Experience working with women and children.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of our residents.
• Ability to use office equipment and computers.
• Ability to carry 35 pounds.
• Ability to drive MH vehicles to transport residents when scheduled or when emergency occurs.
• Ability to be drug and alcohol-free and respect a smoke-free environment.
To apply for an open position, please email or mail your résumé, letter of interest, and a list of three references.
Be sure to include the name of the position in the subject line of your email.
Thank you for your interest in joining the Magdalena House team.
We look forward to learning more about you and how you can help us continue our mission of supporting and empowering vulnerable families.
