Join Our Mission
At this time, we do not have any open positions, but we would love for you to get involved in other meaningful ways!
Magdalena House thrives because of the dedication and passion of our community. Consider making an impact by volunteering—whether it’s mentoring, assisting with events, or supporting our families in other ways, your time and talents can make a difference.
Magdalena House is a neighborhood of transitional homes in San Antonio that serves mothers and their children who have fled dangerous and abusive lives by providing transformation through education, nurturing community and programming. We provide a free, safe transitional home and loving community for those affected by family violence, human trafficking, generational poverty, as well as mothers who have aged out of foster care and those facing homelessness. Families’ needs are addressed through unique programing designed to foster well-being and self-awareness. Mothers are required to attend college, high school, GED or ESOL classes.
Through education, our Enrichment programming, counseling and other-directed activities, mothers living at Magdalena House develop the social, educational, and financial skills needed to ensure the physical, economic, and spiritual well-being of themselves and their children. We have developed our five-acre property into a neighborhood of three homes and will eventually grow to seven homes, serving over 80 women and children at any one time.
Now Hiring
Child Advocate (PT)
We are seeking a compassionate and motivated person to provide childcare to the children of Magdalena House while mothers have on-site Enrichment sessions, appointments, and educational classes. The Child Advocate works directly with residents of Magdalena House to ensure that care of their children includes healthy engagement and instruction. This position requires the intellectual and emotional maturity to work with children who have experienced complex trauma. The position reports to the Director of Behavior Health and Wellness.
RESPONSIBILITIES
-
Provide care of children when mothers are in Tuesday evening Enrichment sessions and as needed during on-site meetings, parenting sessions, counseling, and special occasions such as holiday breaks.
-
Assist other staff providing childcare with organizing activities and items needed for childcare.
-
Engage in child-appropriate activities and playtime with children.
-
Supervise and monitor the safety of children in your care.
-
Provide snacks and/or meals as appropriate and/or instructed by the mother of the child(ren).
-
Change the diapers of infants and toddlers as needed.
-
Help children maintain good hygiene (hand washing, wiping noses, cleaning up, etc).
-
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic record-keeping software, including hours of service provided, incidents, and other required case documentation.
-
Develop positive working relationships with families, staff, and volunteers.
Schedule
-
Part time schedule – 2 hours/week on Tuesday evenings 6-8pm (Additional as-needed hours may be offered)
To apply for this position, please email your resume and letter of interest to the name and address below. Please indicate the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.