Sexual Assault Victim Advocate; PRN; Rathgeber Village

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.

• 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.

We are looking for several people to work on a PRN, non-exempt basis for an hourly rate of $21.77.

The work location will be based at Rathgeber Village Campus in the Mueller area of Austin. This position requires in-person service delivery at medical facilities and other designated accompaniment locations throughout Travis County and surrounding areas. Some travel in the community or between campuses is required.

This position requires a minimum of 48 hours of self-scheduled on-call availability per month, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Advocates must respond to dispatches within 60 minutes for locations within Travis County and 90 minutes for locations outside Travis County. Active accompaniments cannot be handed off and may extend beyond the scheduled shift.

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.

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)

Reports to:

Director of Sexual Violence Advocacy

Supports:
Sexual Assault Services team efforts, including medical accompaniment, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, and survivor support.

Collaborates/coordinates with:
Sexual Assault Services staff, forensic nurse examiners, medical professionals, law enforcement, first responders, and community partners to provide coordinated, trauma-informed services to survivors of sexual assault.

• Responds to dispatches to medical facilities and other designated accompaniment locations throughout Travis County and surrounding areas within established response times.
• Provides trauma-informed, client-centered crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault.
• Provides sexual assault medical accompaniment and remains onsite with survivors throughout forensic medical examinations and until the survivor leaves.
• Remains in the building with the forensic nurse examiner at Eloise House until the examination concludes.
• Provides survivors with information regarding medical and legal options, available resources, and support services during…