DV Rapid Rehousing Advocate - Grove

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SAFE Alliance seeks a DV Rapid Rehousing Advocate for the Community & Housing Services Program in the Supportive Housing & Rapid Rehousing department. This position will carry a caseload of at least 15 households, for up to 24+ months. The advocate will be responsible for completing outreach, intakes, referrals, and service plans while providing client‑driven, trauma‑informed service coordination services to households who live in scattered‑site housing throughout the community.

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, our community outreach and education has provided over 400 trainings to over 7,000 community members.

Our various housing and shelter programs have provided over 46,000 nights/days of care and served over 3,000 youth and adults directly affected by abuse. We have provided over 10,000 callers/chats/texts, walk‑in advocacy and crisis interventions or face‑to‑face emotional support through our 24/7 confidential SAFEline. No matter what your role at SAFE Alliance you will make a difference, because together we can Stop Abuse For Everyone.

Full‑time, non‑exempt. Annual salary $49,000–$50,350, dependent on experience, plus an additional annual language differential of $3,600 for English/Spanish bilingual. Base location:
Grove Blvd. Campus in East Austin. Some travel in the community or between campuses; some remote/hybrid work allowed.

• Health insurance, short‑term disability, and life insurance (employer‑paid with an option to purchase additional dependent coverage).
• Paid time off accruals up to 15 days a year, prorated based on hire date and hours worked.
• 8 standard paid holidays annually.
• Up to 4 personal holidays at your preference.
• Comprehensive voluntary benefits plan including dental, vision, flexible spending, and various insurance programs (including pet insurance).
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate contribution options; 100% employer match up to 1% of pay and discretionary contribution of 2% of pay after one year of eligible service.
• Benefit plans effective first day of month following thirty days of continuous employment.
• Benefit plans prorated based on hire date and hours worked; eligibility dependent on full‑time status and hours worked and may change.

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred; equivalent lived or work or volunteer experience considered.
• Experience with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, child neglect, stalking, and/or trafficking preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma‑informed care and advocacy best practices.
• Experience in social services, case management, legal advocacy, or crisis response preferred.
• Strong crisis intervention, de‑escalation, problem‑solving, and advocacy skills.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and strong ethical boundaries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management systems.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining a team‑oriented approach.
• Travel requirements for client services, outreach, and community engagement.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver’s license (out‑of‑state license requires conversion within 90 days) and at least 3 years of driving experience or 1 year if over 27 years old; acceptable driving record covering last 3 years.
• Completion of the 40‑Hour Office of Attorney General Sexual Assault Advocacy Training Program in person within 6 months of starting, and yearly continuing education.
• Pass required criminal history background checks (including FBI fingerprint if applicable), pre‑employment drug screen and TB test if applicable.
• Compliance with COVID‑19 policies; vaccines recommended and encouraged if possible.

• Do NOT submit applications or resumes via email.
• Applications accepted until positions are filled; status communicated via email.
• New employees start on the 1st or 16th of the month; if that falls on a weekend, start moves to Friday or Monday.
• All employees attend a three‑day new employee orientation, held in‑person and virtually the first three business days of the month.