Community Shelter Resident Advisor (FT & PT/3rd Shift) - Community Shelter Campus

The SAFE Alliance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,094 - 34,316; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The SAFE Alliance in Austin, Texas, is seeking Community Shelter Resident Advisors for essential staffing roles on 3rd Shift. The positions are available for both full-time and part-time candidates and focus on providing support to residents, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.

The ideal candidates will have a background in social work or relevant crisis intervention experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a robust retirement plan.

Qualifications

• One to two years crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and homelessness issues.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in high stress environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate resident support to shelter residents.
• Work closely with other shelter employees to meet residents' needs.
• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment for clients.

Skills

Crisis intervention experience

Knowledge of domestic violence and human trafficking issues

Ability to work in high stress environments

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field

Job description

Community Shelter Resident Advisor (FT & PT/3rd Shift) - Community Shelter Campus

Resident Advisor - FT & PT/3rd Shift (Community Shelter Campus)

SAFE Alliance seeks two (2) 3rd Shift Resident Advisors (FT & PT/3rd Shift) for the Residential & Support Services program in the Community Shelter department. The primary responsibility of the Resident Advisor (RA) staff is to provide immediate resident support to those we serve in the Community Shelter. The RA staff work closely with all other shelter employees to ensure the needs of the shelter residents are met and that the services provided promote the safety, healing, and empowerment of survivors residing in the shelter. The RA staff will assist in creating an environment that welcoming, inclusive, and client focused.

We are looking for one (1) person to work on a part‑time, non‑exempt basis for an hourly salary of $21.20 dependent upon experience. The work location will be based at our new Community Shelter Campus in the Pecan Springs‑Springdale area. This position will include no travel in the community or between campuses with no ability for remote/hybrid work. The shift currently available is Saturday & Sunday 12am (midnight) to 8am.

Please denote if applying for the part‑time shift in your cover letter, failure to include this information will delay your application screening.

We are looking for one (1) person to work on a full‑time, non‑exempt basis for an hourly salary of $21.20 dependent upon experience. The work location will be based at our new Community Shelter Campus in the Pecan Springs‑Springdale area. This position will include no travel in the community or between campuses with no ability for remote/hybrid work. The shift currently available is Monday through Friday, 12am (midnight) to 8am.

Please denote if applying for the full‑time shift in your cover letter, failure to include this information will delay your application screening.

Essential Staff Position

This position is an essential staff position. Essential staff are required to report to work during inclement weather conditions, working under the direction of your immediate supervisor, to ensure adequate shelter front desk staff coverage. When the designation of inclement weather conditions is made, you may be required to stay beyond your scheduled shift, come in earlier than your scheduled shift to ensure coverage, or delay coming in for scheduled shift until if/when weather permits RA staff to do so safely.

Perks and Benefits of Working at SAFE Alliance

• Employee Only: Health insurance, short‑term disability, and life insurance are employer paid with an option to purchase additional dependent coverage.
• Eligibility for Paid time off accruals of up to 15 days a year prorated based on hire date and hours worked.
• 8 standard paid holidays throughout the year.
• Depending on your date of hire, up to 4 Personal Holidays are granted to use at your preference throughout the year.
• A comprehensive voluntary benefits plan that includes dental, vision, flexible spending, and various insurance programs including pet insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with an ability to contribute immediately. You can earn an employer match of 100% up to 1% of your pay and a discretionary contribution of 2% of your pay whether you contribute to the Plan, after one year of eligible service.
• SAFE Alliance benefit plans are effective the first day of the month following thirty days of continuous employment.

*Benefit plans and benefit start dates are prorated based on date of hire and hours worked. Eligibility in employer paid benefits, paid time off and holidays are dependent upon full‑time employment status and/or hours worked and may be subject to change.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field preferred, or equivalent years of professional-level relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• One to two years crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Knowledge of issues and systems related to domestic violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking, child abuse and homelessness preferred.
• Experience providing direct service advocacy or case management services.
• Ability to work in a high stress, fast‑paced environment while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
• With reasonable accommodation, this position requires the manual dexterity to sufficiently operate phones, computers, and other office equipment.
• Visual acuity capable of drafting, editing, reviewing, and/or comprehending materials in a standard typeface size 10 font or above, are required.
• Be capable of sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as be able to intermittently push, pull, or lift 20+lbs. of force.
• Occasional exposure to adverse working conditions, including the performance of work in cramped and/or awkward positions, and exposure to safety hazards, loud noise, traffic, and inclement weather conditions is possible.
• This position requires completion of the 40−Hour Office of Attorney General Sexual Assault Advocacy Training Program in person within six (6) months of starting employment, along with participating in annual continuing education throughout your employment.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks (including an FBI fingerprint check if applicable), as well as a pre‑employment drug screen and TB test, if applicable.
• All employees are required to comply with policies regarding COVID−19, which may be subject to change. COVID vaccines are still highly recommended, and we encourage employees to get vaccinated if they are able.