Family Shelter Resident Advisor; PT​/1st Shift - Grove Campus

Family Shelter Resident Advisor (PT/1st Shift) - Grove Campus

SAFE Alliance seeks a Family Shelter Resident Advisor (PT/1st Shift) for the Residential & Support Services program in the Family & Community Shelter department. The primary responsibility of the Resident Advisor (RA) staff is to provide immediate resident support to those we serve in the Family 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.

We are looking for one person to work on a part-time, non‑exempt basis for an hourly salary of $21.20 dependent upon experience and an additional hourly language differential of $1.73 for those who are English/Spanish bilingual. The work location will be based at Grove Blvd. Campus in the East Austin area. This position will include no travel in the community or between campuses with no ability for remote/hybrid work.

The shift currently available requires working at least two (2) shifts every week, each shift must be eight (8) hours, with a max of sixteen (16) hours per week. Work is to be completed from any combination of the three (3) shift options listed below.

• Option 1:
  Saturdays 7am to 3pm
• Option 2:
  Sundays 7am to 3pm
• Option 3:
  Any additional 8 hour shift available

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Equivalent years of professional-level relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• One to two years crisis intervention experience is highly preferred.
• Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is preferred; fluency being the ability to clearly and accurately communicate to convey information using the Spanish language, both verbally and in writing.
• 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.

• 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.