Employment Opportunities

We are excited that you are considering the House Of Ruth Maryland for your career plans. Please take a moment to review the job opportunities that are available. You may email or submit your cover letter and resume to:

House Of Ruth Maryland
2201 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, MD 21218
Attn: Human Resources
jobs@hruthmd.org
Fax: (410) 889-2130

Your resume will be reviewed by the hiring manager and you may be contacted to schedule an interview.

In some cases, you may not hear from us right away, which may indicate that we do not have a position that would match your skills. However, we will keep your resume on file for six months should something become available.

If you do not get the job you applied for please continue to visit our website as new positions are posted frequently.

AA/EOE

Please, no phone calls

 

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Child Care Teacher – Infant and Toddler

The toddler teacher is responsible for the day-to-day care of toddlers in the classroom.  They will plan creative, educational, fun activities for them as well as addresses their basic needs. The teacher will clean, organize, and track inventory of toddler materials and environment. The teacher will be responsible for taking attendance and writing daily reports to the parents. The teacher will provide care for children ages 0-5 in the evenings when there are adult shelter activities.

Qualifications:

• Must be 20 years or older
• High school diploma or GED required, some college preferred
• 90 hour Early Childhood Education Certificate and 45 hour Infant/Toddler Certificate or 90 hour Infant/Toddler Certificate
• At least one (1) year experience working with infants and toddlers
• Knowledgeable about the impact of domestic violence and trauma on child development, behavior, and on their families.

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Client Services Program Manager (Full-time, 40 hrs/week)

The Client Services Program Manager provides leadership to the Case Management Team, creating and managing the processes that assign and monitor client cases and progress in the program and among departments.  This position oversees all facets of day to day services which include shift coverage, delivery of participant services, accurate and timely documentation, training and development, conflict resolution, and resource management.  This position works very closely with the Contact Center Manager to ensure that cases are assigned and followed through on in a timely fashion and that the continuity and seamless delivery of services to the client is the top priority.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Counseling or Social Work with Clinical License to practice in Maryland as well as two years of demonstrated ability to supervise paid or unpaid staff required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide the leadership that enables staff to consistently meet goals.
• Excellent oral and written interpersonal skills with a strong ability to relate to a diverse range of individuals including victims, children, donors, and community professionals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Experience in working successfully across departments/ teams to achieve objectives.
• Experience with conflict resolution/ mediation.
• Knowledge of local human service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to understand systems technology and manage data collection and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into well written and comprehensible reports.

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Group Facilitator and Victim Contact Supervisor

The Group Facilitator ensures that group work is aligned with the program philosophy and that program participants receive the program’s full curriculum. The Group Facilitator works with the Program Manager to ensure the goals, objectives, and work effort of the program are consistent with the mission of the House Of Ruth Maryland and advance the agency and program’s strategic goals and objectives.  The Group Facilitator also assists with special projects and provides back up coverage for Intake, Orientation and Group sessions.

The Victim Contact Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the Victim Contact Program and organizing activities of volunteers and staff involved in victim contact. The Victim Contact Supervisor takes steps to introduce innovative techniques and approaches to increase the program’s success in reaching victims/partners.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a human service field is required.  A Master’s Degree is preferred.  Minimum 1 year experience facilitating groups.  Good written and verbal communication skills.  Client assessment, group work, project planning and conflict management skills required.  Computer literate (MS Word, internet, e-mail). Ability to understand domestic violence and how it affects the client population and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds are a must.

Must be violence free in own life with no charges of violence within a minimum of three years.  If applicant has ever been identified as a perpetrator of domestic violence the applicant must have successfully completed a certified abuser intervention program. 

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Resident Advocate

The Resident Assistant is responsible for providing non-therapeutic support to women and children living in shelter.  The Resident Assistant assists with program operations including housekeeping, food service, Hotline coverage, and monitoring the facility for safety and security. 

Qualifications: 

High School Diploma or GED required.  One year experience working in a residential facility preferred.  Good written and verbal communication skills including the ability to resolve conflict in a professional manner.  Proficiency in MS Word and database programs.   Demonstrated skill in working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Essential duties:

• Monitors building and security alarms.
• Responds to and manages emergencies and immediate crisis, involving supervisory staff as necessary.
• Completes appropriate portions of intake process, including paperwork, orientation of resident to the facility, and distribution of essential supplies.
• Prepares vacant rooms for new residents as needed or in the absence of Housekeeping staff.
• Maintains clear communication between shifts by documenting pertinent information and reviewing Shelter Log.
• Provides Hotline Coverage when necessary.
• Facilitates conflict resolution among clients.  Demonstrates positive conflict management and conflict resolution behavior.  Reinforces life skills and behaviors that support a healthy lifestyle and effective functioning in a group living situation.
• Provides comfort to residents in crisis in the absence of counseling and casework staff.
• Provides resident access to prescribed or authorized medication

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