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

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

SAFE Alliance seeks a Resident Advisor for the Residential & Support Services program in the Family & Community shelter department. The primary responsibilities of the Resident Advisor (RA) staff are to provide immediate resident support to those we serve in the Community Shelter. The RA staff works closely with all other shelter staff 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 community shelter.

The RA staff will assist in creating an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and client focused.

The position is part-time, non-exempt, hourly salary of $21.20 depending on experience and is located at the new Community Shelter Campus in the Pecan Springs-Springdale area. The shift currently available is Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 4pm. No travel in community or between campuses, no remote/hybrid work is permitted.

Essential staff:
This position is essential staff. 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 inclement weather, you may be required to stay beyond your scheduled shift, come in earlier than scheduled, or delay coming in for scheduled shift until weather permits for your safety.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field required.
• 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.