Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator 

SAFE Alliance seeks Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator or the Community & Housing Services Program in the Supportive Housing & Rapid Rehousing department. The primary responsibility of the Life Skills/Residents' Tenant Council Coordinator staff is to collaborate with other council members to develop solutions to community issues and communicate council updates, decisions, and initiatives back to residents.Help organize community events, educational workshops, or improvement projects while also maintaining accurate records of meetings, proposals, and resident feedback.

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.

Full-Time Position Details:

We are looking for one (1) person to work on a full-time, non-exempt basis for an yearly salary of $53,000- $58,000 dependent upon experience. The work location will be based at all major SAFE Alliance Campuses in the Austin Metroplex. Some travel in the community or between campuses and will allow for SOME remote/hybrid work.

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, Public Health, Human Services, Non-Profit Management, or a related field required.
  Associate degree or equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience crisis intervention, case management, or program coordination within domestic violence, sexual assault, or child advocacy services.
• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, child neglect, stalking or related populations is preferred.
• Familiarity with community resources, housing support, and legal advocacy services.
• Knowledge of (domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, stalking, child abuse, child neglect, homelessness, childhood development, abuse and/or neglect trauma).
• One to two years crisis intervention experience preferred.
• Crisis intervention expertise, with an understanding of trauma-informed care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and data management systems.
• Regular travel between organization locations as 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.
• 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 required to 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