Outreach and Engagement Specialist (Grove Campus Resource Center)

SAFE Alliance seeks a Outreach and Engagement Specialist for the Community & Housing Services Program in the Supportive Housing & Rapid Rehousing department. The Outreach and Engagement Specialist plays a critical role in connecting the most vulnerable members of our community to housing opportunities through intensive outreach and comprehensive housing navigation. Act as a front-line representative at community drop-in centers, engage directly with community members primarily face to face, answer questions, and provide resources and information.

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.

In 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.

Position Details:

We are looking for one person to work on a full-time, non-exempt basis for an annual salary of $47,594. - $51,339 dependent upon experience and an additional annual language differential of $3,600 for those who are English/Spanish bilingual. The work location will be based at all major SAFE Alliance Campuses in the Austin Metroplex. This position will include 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:

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field. Equivalent years of professional experience in social services may be substituted for each year of bachelor's level education.
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field. Relevant life and work experience may be substituted for education.
• Working with homeless individuals and local homeless services
• Experience in restorative practices, mediation, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and/or other community organizing, and engagement models.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Outgoing, personable, and comfortable engaging with people face to face
• Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse required; familiarity with risk assessment and safety planning required.
• Strong commitment to harm reduction, housing first, and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication with excellent listening and interpersonal skill
  
• With reasonable accommodation should be able to communicate clearly and accurately to convey information using the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• With reasonable accommodation should have visual acuity capable of drafting, editing, reviewing, and/or comprehending materials in a standard typeface size 10 font or above, are required.
• 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. Must be physically able to use authorized management of aggressive behavior techniques.
• Possess reliable transportation to be able to travel within Austin, Travis County area to provide services delivery.
• 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.
• 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.