Night Resident Advisor - Community Shelter Campus (FT)

The SAFE Alliance; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Paid time off accruals (up to 15 days/

8 holidays per year

Personal holidays (up to 4)

Voluntary benefits plan (dental,Vision

Pet insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company 1%

Job summary

The SAFE Alliance is hiring a full-time Resident Advisor for the Community Shelter Campus in Austin, TX. The RA will provide immediate resident support, collaborate with shelter staff, and help maintain a welcoming, client-centered environment during the 3rd shift (midnight to 8am, Monday through Friday).

We value crisis intervention experience and knowledge of issues related to domestic violence, sexual abuse, and homelessness.

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.
• This position requires completion of the 40-hour Office of Attorney General Sexual Assault Advocacy Training Program in person within six months.
• Pass all required criminal history background checks and pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate resident support to those served in the Community Shelter.
• Work closely with shelter staff to meet residents' needs and promote safety, healing and empowerment.
• Create a welcoming, inclusive, client-focused environment.
• Perform front desk duties as part of essential staff coverage.

Skills

Crisis intervention experience

Direct service advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field or equivalent experience

Job description

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

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

SAFE Alliance seeks one (1) FT/3rd ShiftResident Advisor for the Residential & Support Servicesprogram in the Community Shelterdepartment.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 is welcoming, inclusive, and client focused.

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 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 to 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.

Application Information and Instructions:

• We do NOT accept applications or resumes via email, LinkedIn or any other social media messaging service.
• Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. You will be contacted via email regarding the status of your application whether you have been selected or not to move forward in the process.
• All new employees regardless of status will be required to start their employment on either the 1st or 16th of the month. If the 1 st or 16 th falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the start date will be moved to Friday or Monday, respectively.
• All employees will be requiredto attend a three-day new employee orientation that is held both in-person and virtually the first three business days of the month.
• If you or someone you know are in need of our services, please call 512.267.7233, text 737.888.7233 or chat at safeaustin.org/chat