Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator

The SAFE Alliance; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off up to 15 days/year

8 holidays per year

Personal holidays up to 4 days

Job summary

The SAFE Alliance is seeking a Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator for its Supportive Housing & Rapid Rehousing department in the Austin area. You will collaborate with council members to develop solutions and communicate updates to residents, while organizing events and maintaining records of meetings, proposals, and feedback.

The role requires 2+ years in crisis intervention or program coordination, trauma-informed care, strong communication, and travel between campuses with some

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, or related field required; associate considered.
• Minimum 2 years experience crisis intervention, case management, or program coordination.
• Experience with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child advocacy preferred.
• Familiarity with housing resources, legal advocacy, and community services.
• Knowledge of domestic violence, human trafficking, stalking, homelessness, trauma.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management systems.
• Willingness to travel between campuses; valid Texas driver’s license and three years driving history.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with council members to develop solutions to community issues and communicate updates to residents.
• Help organize community events, workshops, or improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate records of meetings, proposals, and resident feedback.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Case management

Program coordination

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Driving

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Public Health

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Job description

Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator

Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator

SAFE Alliance seeks Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator or the Community & Housing Services Program in the Supportive Housing & Rapid Rehousing department.The primary responsibility of the Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator staff is to collaborate with other council members to develop solutions to community issues and communicate council updates, decisions, and initiatives back to residents.Help organize community events, educational workshops, or improvement projects while also maintaining accurate records of meetings, proposals, and resident feedback.

SAFE Alliance:

The SAFE Alliance exists to stop abuse for everyone by serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. We are dedicated to ending violence through prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services for individuals, families, and communities that have been affected by abuse.

Over the past two years, SAFE has served 11,397 clients across our programs. During that time, SAFE reached more than 50,000 community members through over 2,000 trainings, provided more than 150,000 nights and days of shelter and housing support, and delivered over 53,000 crisis intervention and advocacy services through our 24/7 hotline, walk-in advocacy, and direct support programs.

No matter what your role at SAFE Alliance you will make a difference, because together we can Stop Abuse For Everyone.

We are looking for one (1) person to work on a full-time, non-exempt basis for an yearly salary of $53,000- $58,000 dependent upon experience. The work location will be based at all major SAFE Alliance Campuses in the Austin Metroplex. Some travel in the community or between campuses and will allow for SOME remote/hybrid work.
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, Public Health, Human Services, Non-Profit Management, or a related field required.
  Associate degree or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience crisis intervention, case management, or program coordination within domestic violence, sexual assault, or child advocacy services.
• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, child neglect, stalking or related populations is preferred.
• Familiarity with community resources, housing support, and legal advocacy services.
• Knowledge of (domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, child abuse, child neglect, homelessness, childhood development, abuse and/or neglect trauma).
• One to two years crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Crisis intervention expertise, with an understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and data management systems.
• Regular travel between organization locations as this position requires driving. You must have a valid, State of Texas Driver's License (If in possession of an out-of-state license, obtain a State of Texas Driver's License within 90 days of beginning employment.) AND at least three (3) consecutive years of driving experience OR one (1) year of driving experience if over 27 years of age AND an acceptable driving record that covers at least the last three years of driver history.
• 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.