Director - Domestic Violence Shelter
Director to manage 24/7 YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field, Master's degree preferred. State of Ohio License desired. Three to five years of management and supervision required.
Required skill-set: experience in victim services, managing a budget, grant writing, working with diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. Full benefits; Salary, $64-69,000.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Provider
Mission: "The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all."
Our Mission: The YWCA of Northwest Ohio is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. This mission statement was adopted by the YWCA USA General Assembly in 2009. The YWCA has existed in the Toledo area since 1892, when the Women's Christian Association opened a residency for young women who came to "the big city" (Toledo) to work. In 1891, it incorporated to become affiliated with the National YWCA. During the early decades of the 20th Century, sewing and reading classes, physical fitness activities for women and advocacy on behalf of women were important issues. 1903, the YWCA was operating a cafeteria for 200 women and a two-floor residency. In 1905, the YWCA was helping women find employment and teaching English to immigrants. The YWCA originally was located in a house. In fact, the YWCA had many "homes" within a two to three block area of its present location at 1018 Jefferson Avenue. In 1908, the cornerstone was laid for the residency and administration building. The residency entrance faced 11th Street and the administration offices faced Jefferson Avenue. They were connected by a covered walkway. The cost of construction was $125,000. In 1951, the Health/Fitness wing was added. The old building was razed in 1954 and the administration was moved to store rooms.