Current Openings:

Co-Executive Director of Advocacy and Shelter Services

Job Description

My Sister’s House (MSH) began in 2000 as a public campaign to establish the organization as Sacramento’s first agency to address domestic violence in the Asian and Pacific Islander community. Its mission was and continues to be “to serve Asian and Pacific Islander and other underserved women and children impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking by providing a culturally appropriate and responsive safe haven, job training, and community services.” Since its inception in 2000, My Sister’s House has grown from 3 to 25+ employees, increased the budget from $150,000 to $3 million, established My Sister’s Café, opened four new shelters, and recently opened My Sister’s House Treasures – which will be the second social enterprise that both supports the organization and provides job training skills and opportunities to clients.

The Co-Executive Director of Advocacy and Shelter Services is hired by My Sister’s House Board of Directors and is directly accountable to the Board of Directors of My Sister’s House. 

The Co-Executive Director of Advocacy and Shelter Services works in partnership and in a shared leadership model with the Co-Executive of Economic Justice and Outreach Services.  As partners, MSH Co-Executive Directors are responsible for providing vision and leadership for the organization, and for supporting an inclusive, organizational culture in which all staff and board members are equally valued, respected, and heard.  The Co-Executive Directors will work collaboratively and synergistically together as a team with the staff to sustain and create new opportunities for MSH in the future. 

Working in partnership with an approximately 15 member board and 25+ member staff, both Co-Executive Directors will promote MSH’s organizational stability and growth by:

  • Ensuring effective and appropriate development and implementation of all MSH programs and services 
  • Ensuring the safety and welfare of survivors/clients, staff, volunteers, and interns of MSH
  • Overseeing the hiring, onboarding, retention, supervision, and evaluation of staff, volunteers, and interns for all MSH programs and services
  • Ensuring and maintaining an inclusive organizational culture and work environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork.   
  • Working with staff on professional development plans and conducting staff performance evaluations.
  • Developing annual work plans in collaboration with staff that reflect organizational and program priorities 
  • Ensuring that all funding requirements and grant deliverables are met in a timely manner
  • Ensuring that processes are in place to identify issues affecting My Sister’s House’s constituents.
  • Exploring new growth opportunities and other issues related to strategic direction.
  • Partnering with the board and staff on the strategic planning process.
  • Providing timely reports, accountability, and support to MSH Board of Directors and its committees (e.g., Executive, Finance, Friends, etc.).
  • Ensuring the overall financial well-being of the organization.
  • Managing overall organization’s financial processes and providing guidance to program staff in developing and monitoring program and grant budgets.
  • Overseeing the expenditures of the agency’s finances including an ongoing review of the agency’s monthly financial reports, final grant period expenditures and audit.
  • Writing and timely reporting on grants for My Sister’s House and ensuring local, state and federal grants compliance.
  • Preparing Annual Report and developing an annual fundraising/development plan.
  • Managing and planning overall organizational communications and marketing of MSH services, programs, and fund development activities.
  • Ensuring the development and implementation of an active volunteer program
  • Ensuring timely planning and execution of MSH’s fundraising activities with the Board, staff, and volunteers.
  • Representing MSH in various committees, events, and meetings at the local, statewide, and national levels. 
  • Ensuring effective IT management of MSH’s data, software, and computer/technology systems in compliance with grant reports, regulations, and laws.

In addition to the duties above, the Co-Executive Director of Advocacy and Shelter Services is directly responsible for the overall daily operations and management of the shelter/housing programs, counseling services, and legal services.   These duties include the following:

  • Ensuring that quality client services are provided to domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking survivors served by MSH.
  • Directing the effective and appropriate development and implementation of programs and services.
  • Ensuring that statistics and program reports are compiled regularly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
  • Overseeing fulfillment of grant objectives and agreements, including the grant reporting and compliance.
  • Developing and monitoring program budgets.
  • Working with staff on professional development plans and conducting staff performance evaluations.
  • Participating and representing My Sister’s House at various community and statewide collaborative meetings.
  • Assisting in the identification of new growth opportunities and other issues related to the organization’s strategic development and growth.
  • Providing leadership and contributing to policy-making at local, state and national levels.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience (either paid or volunteer) working in domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or gender-based violence field is required.
  • Commitment to My Sister’s House’s mission and values.
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience directing and managing a non-profit organization (or equivalent leadership/management experience).
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and managing culturally based services and programs serving Asian/Pacific Islander communities.
  • Demonstrated experience and strengths in financial management and fundraising (including grant writing), including developing and managing budgets, cash flow analysis, grants compliance, and financial reporting.
  • Excellent communication skills including strong verbal, written, and listening skills required.
  • Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to design and maintain effective systems, organize resources, and establish priorities. Ability to think innovatively in promoting collaborations.
  • Ability to think strategically, develop and implement operational plans, and foster leadership.
  • Ability to use email and MS Office 2000 programs.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to use personal vehicle for work; proof of car insurance.
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to promote and support a team-based environment in a culturally responsive organization.
  • A strong and demonstrated commitment to advocating and supporting the Asian Pacific Islander community, specifically women and children in need.

Position: This is an exempt, full time position – note work schedule varies.

Salary Range: $110,000/year,  (salaries to be the same with both Co-ED’s)

  • Medical, Dental and Retirement Benefits
  • 12 Days paid vacation after the first year, 15 days after 5 years
  • 10 Paid Holidays; 12 Paid sick days

To Apply: Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references in one pdf file to employmentopportunities@my-sisters-house.org

 * We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. My Sister’s House encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. 

No phone calls or emails for questions, please.*

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision benefit

Schedule:

  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

Social distancing, regularly sanitizing workspaces, masks required indoors, vaccination/testing policies.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Employment Advocate

The Employment Advocate is hired by the Executive Director and will report to the Co-Executive
Director of Economic Justice and Outreach of My Sister’s House and assist in the following
responsibilities:

  • Conduct intake and screening of new clients in accordance to established criteria.
  • Provide direct services and case management to Women to Work clients, including conducting support and training groups.
  • Assist clients in developing resumes, conducting job searches, and preparing for job interviews.
  • Develop relationships with prospective employers; attend job fairs
  • Work with educational establishments to enroll survivors into classes or training programs.
  • Provide case management support and crisis intervention to help line clients.
  • Maintain accurate and up to date client records, statistics and information; provide reports.
  • Meet key performance indicators as required.
  • Work with Social Enterprise managers at My Sister’s Cafe and My Sister’s House Treasures to effectively support survivors with employment needs.
  • Support the Women to Work program staff as needed.
  • Develop trainings and opportunities for skills-building.
  • Respond to clients’ crisis calls.
  • Participate and represent My Sister’s House at various community and collaborative meetings, including conducting community outreach presentations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Psychology/Social Work or demonstrated experience (either paid or volunteer) in working in domestic violence or violence against women field required and/or employment readiness.
  • Able to work with diverse populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander ethnic groups, youth, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQIA community, physically and mentally challenged, a wide age range from infants to elderly.
  • Paid or volunteer experience in working with domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking victims.
  • Strong communication skills including writing and public speaking abilities required.
  • Conflict resolution skills are highly desirable.
  • Bilingual skills helpful. (Chinese, Hmong, or other Asian Pacific Islander language ideal.)
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to use email and MS Office 2000 programs.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to use personal vehicle for work; proof of car insurance.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • A strong commitment to helping women and children in need.

Position: 40 hours / week / Full-Time – some weekends and evenings
Salary Range: begins at $21.00 per hour
Deadline to apply: Open until filled.
To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to: slong@my-sisters-house.org

Muslim Shelter Advocate

The Muslim Shelter Advocate is directly accountable to the Shelter Program Manager of
My Sister’s House. The Muslim Shelter Advocate shall assist My Sister’s House Shelter Program
Manager with the following responsibilities:


● Coordinate and manage daily operations and functions of the shelter
● Provide direct services and case management to shelter residents.
● Maintain a safe living environment for clients.
● Manage shelter resources in accordance with the organization’s budget and the Muslim culture.
● Provide culturally responsive case management support and crisis intervention to help line clients.
● Maintain accurate and up to date client records, statistics and information.
● Conduct intake and screening of new clients in accordance to established criteria.
● Respond to clients’ crisis calls.
● Assist the Shelter Program Manager with program and budget development for My Sister’s House.
● Develop and conduct community outreach presentations on domestic violence issues.
● Participate and represent My Sister’s House at various community and collaborative meetings.
● Other duties as assigned.


Desired Qualifications:
● Knowledge of the Muslim culture and people.
● Bachelors in Psychology/Social Work or demonstrated experience (either paid or volunteer) in
working in domestic violence or violence against women field required.
● Able to work with diverse populations, including Asian and Pacific Islander ethnic groups, youth,
immigrants, refugees, lesbians, transgender, physically and mentally challenged, a wide age range
from infants to elderly.
● Experience in working and/or managing a shelter preferred.
● Strong communication skills including writing and public speaking abilities required. Conflict
resolution skills are highly desirable. Bilingual skills helpful especially with Arabic, Punjabi, Hindi,
Urdu, Dar, Farsi, Pashto)
● Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and efficiently with minimal
supervision.
● Ability to use email and MS Office 2000 programs.
● Valid driver’s license and ability to use personal vehicle for work; proof of car insurance.
● Ability to work as part of a team.
● A strong commitment to helping women and children in need.

Position: Shelter Advocate
Pay Rate: $19.00 – $24.00
Deadline to apply: Open until filled
To Apply: E-mail resume and cover letter to mtzeng@my-sisters-house.org