Current Openings

At Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM), we’re always looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow in a meaningful career, NAM offers a variety of opportunities where you can serve the community and help those in need. Join us in making an impact—one life at a time.

  • Location: Houston, TX 77090

    FLSA Status: Non-exempt, 40 hrs./week

    Salary: $18.00/hr.

    Posted: 4/17/2025

    Responsible for:

    The Community Outreach Specialist is responsible for coordinating three events per year including Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October), Sexual Assault Awareness Month (April), and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (February) and providing awareness and education to the community throughout the year regarding domestic violence and sexual assault.

    Description:

    · Coordinate three main FVC events per year.

    · Participate in community related events such as fairs and festivals.

    · Work with FVC team to provide domestic violence and sexual assault presentations.

    · Develop strong rapport in the community with the goal of increasing the Family Violence Center’s visibility.

    · Evaluate the effectiveness of the area events.

    · Compile monthly program reports.

    · Serving as liaison to community agencies to facilitate services for NAM participants.

    · Develop working relationships internally and with external agencies.

    · Attend NAM and FVC staff meetings, staff events, community events, and fundraising activities as scheduled.

    · Flexible work hours as needed to promote FVC’s mission.

    · Actively participate in NAM’s Continuous Improvement processes.

    Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

    Education and Experience Requirements:

    · Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 2-4-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education/experience.

    · Prior experience working with victims/survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault preferred.

    · Meeting management and/or event coordination experience preferred.

    Computer Skills:

    · Database Software - familiar

    · Internet Software - familiar

    · Spreadsheet Software (Excel) - required

    · Word Processing Software (Word) - required

    · “Microsoft Office” - required

    Special Requirements (Certificates, Licenses, Skills, Special Machines):

    · Must demonstrate an understanding of domestic violence and sexual assault related programming, working with volunteers, knowledge of community education, public speaking, developing materials, and event coordination.

    · Must have reliable transportation.

    To Apply:

    For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume as an attachment to resumes@namonline.org with the job title “Community Outreach Specialist” in the subject line.

    Only résumés forwarded to resumes@namonline.org will be considered.

    No walk-ins or phone calls please.

    *All applicants must be able to pass a background check.

  • Location: Houston, TX 77090

    FLSA Status: Non-exempt, 40 hrs./week

    Salary: $21.50

    Posted: 7/25/2025

    Responsible for:

    The Sexual Assault Case Manager (Advocate) is responsible for accompanying sexual assault victims/survivors during hospital interventions, aiding them in obtaining FVC services, and providing support to the FVC client services team.

    Description:

    · Aid the FVC Key Staff in evaluation of the hospital accompaniment program, including staffing

    · Serve as the point-person for troubleshooting client files, processes, and procedures regarding sexual assault cases

    · Facilitate client access to FVC services, NAM services and outside agencies

    · Provide intervention services during victim/survivor hospital intervention, according to prescribed protocol

    · Provide back-up support to the FVC Hotline to provide telephone crisis counseling, crisis intervention, client assessment, and community referrals, as appropriate

    · Periodic coverage of the FVC after-hours, on-call cell phone to provide telephone crisis counseling, crisis intervention, client assessment, and community referrals, as appropriate

    · Conduct telephone and face-to-face client intake interviews to determine client needs, client eligibility for services, and develop client safety plan

    · Case management of FVC sexual assault client cases, as assigned, including safety planning, accompanying client for hospital, law enforcement, and court appointments, when requested, assisting the client to set appropriate goals, and re-assess goals when needed

    · Participate in the monthly review of assigned client files with DV Services Manager; including review of file contents, service eligibility, client safety, client goals and referrals

    · Actively participate in on-going safety planning with FVC clients and Hotline callers

    · Staff client concerns with Key Staff including definition of problems, eligibility for services, and identifying appropriate referrals

    · Ensure and protect client confidentiality

    · Produce statistical and narrative reports, as required by NAM, FVC or funders

    · Operate within budgetary guidelines and in compliance with grant funding

    · Develop working relationships internally and with external agencies

    · Maintain client files and all relative paperwork per FVC guidelines and policies

    · Facilitate data entry in NAM’s database(s) and checking accuracy

    · Assist in the training of new staff, volunteers, and student interns

    · Attend NAM and FVC staff meetings, staff events, community events, and fundraising activities as scheduled

    · Flexible work hours as needed to promote FVC’s mission.

    · Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

    Education and Experience Requirements:

    · Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and a minimum of three years’ experience working in a social service agency or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    · One-year experience with SANE accompaniment is required.

    Computer Skills:

    · Database Software - familiar

    · Internet Software - familiar

    · Spreadsheet Software (Excel) - required

    · Word Processing Software (Word) - required

    · “Microsoft Office” - required

    Special Requirements (Certificates, Licenses, Skills, Special Machines):

    Must have dependable transportation.

    To Apply:

    For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume as an attachment to resumes@namonline.org with the job title “Sexual Assault Case Manager (Advocate)” in the subject line.

    Only résumés forwarded to resumes@namonline.org will be considered.

    No walk-ins or phone calls please.

    *All applicants must be able to pass a background check.

  • Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

    Human Resources:

    1.       Process Payroll

    2.       Maintain up to date employee information in Paycom and employee files

    3.       3. Handle Job Postings and forwarding resumes to Directors

    4.       Research other Job Posting opportunities and create process to align jobs to posting opportunities

    5.       Perform background checks and I-9’s

    6.       Create Offer Letters

    7.       Perform the On-Boarding process

    8.       Work with Executive Team to evaluate and expand existing On-Boarding process

    9.       Oversee the Employee Evaluation process

    10.   Work with Executive Team to update Employee Evaluation Forms

    11.   Maintain calendar of Due Dates and Compliance Dates for HR

    12.   Administer the Training Program through Paycom

    13.   Maintain Training and Certification logs for each employee

    14.   Work with CFO on United Way Salary Survey and others that NAM utilizes

    15.   Work with CFO to create Job Training Plans by department

    16.   Create a 30-60-90 day plan for new employees

    17.   Other HR and Payroll duties not specifically defined above

    Business Office

    1.       Maintain Office Supply Room

    2.       Order supplies as needed for Nam

    3.       Administer office supply invoices

    4.       Other duties not specifically defined above

    Accounting

    1.       Maintain the Active Grant spreadsheet

    2.       Maintain Due Date calendar

    3.       Work with Executive Team on Annual Budget process

    4.       Attend Accounting Department staff meetings

    Building

    1.       Maintain records for due dates on inspections, licenses, etc.

    2.       Maintain vehicle maintenance records and next service dates

    3.       Manage 3rd party rentals in the HFOC

    4.       Oversee 3rd party Leases in the buildings

    Information Technology

    1.       Maintain inventory log of employee computer

    2.       Administration functions for IT training

    Experience

    1.       Payroll processing or HR staff experience

    2.       Executive administrative or Office Manager experience a plus

    3.       Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office

    4.       Salary is commensurate with experience

    Email resumes@namonline.org with job title as subject line, if interested or you have any questions.

  • ‍ ‍ Contract Position

    Location: Houston, TX 77090

    Salary: $70 per day delivering meals (amount includes time and mileage)

    Posted: 06/12/26‍‍ ‍

    Contract Position Summary:

    ‍The Contract Driver will provide services up to 5 days a week on a contract basis assigned by one of the Meals on Wheels Coordinators. Assignments would include, pickup from designated meal sites and deliver meals to homebound seniors and disabled adults within our designated service area. Upon completion of the deliveries, the Contract Driver is responsible to clean and maintain their equipment. Compensation is a flat rate based on the number of days worked throughout the contract period.‍‍ ‍

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:‍ ‍

    Core duties and responsibilities include the following:‍‍ ‍

    ·         Maintain knowledge of all routes/maps per site (3)

    ‍ ‍·         Pick up the proper quantity of meals, beverages, and side items for the routes being delivered that day (may include hot, chilled, frozen, or shelf stable food, and/or groceries, Ensure supplements or medical supplies.

    ‍ ‍·         Deliver all assigned meals according to route following meal delivery timeframe (10:00am -1:30 pm)‍ ‍

    ·         Report via phone to the meal coordinator at the appropriate site once the meals have been delivered, and relay any client information.

    ‍ ‍·         Ensure that personal vehicle and NAM bins and coolers are clean and ready for the next use.

    ‍ ‍·         Other duties may be assigned.‍‍ ‍

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:N/A

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

    ·         High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.‍‍ ‍

    MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:     

    ‍ ‍·         Basic counting skills are required.‍‍ ‍

    REASONING ABILITY:    ‍ ‍

    ·         Ability to apply basic common-sense skills with regards to driving and safety. Ability to apply problem solving skills as needed when interacting with clients. ‍‍‍ ‍

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    ‍ ‍·         Ability to stand/walk/sit/use hands to finger, handle or feel/reach with hands and arms/climb or balance/stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl/talk or hear/taste or smell and ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more). Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).‍‍ ‍

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Certificates, Licenses, Skills, Special Machines):

    ‍ ‍·         Prior experience with driving, following maps and directions.

    ‍ ‍·         Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, in addition to a good driving record and insurance.‍‍ ‍

    To Apply:

    For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume as an attachment to resumes@namonline.org with the job title “ Meals on Wheels Contract Driver”                         ” in the subject line.

    ‍ ‍‍Only resumes forwarded to resumes@namonline.org will be considered.

    ‍ ‍No walk-ins or phone calls please.

    ‍ ‍*All applicants must be able to pass a background check.

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