SAFE Futures Case Manager - Grove Campus

SAFE Futures Case Manager (Grove Campus)

SAFE Alliance seeks a SAFE Futures Case Manager for the Child Abuse Prevention & Intervention Services in the SAFE Futures department. This position is responsible for the case management services to survivors of sexual abuse and/or domestic violence survivors, who also have open cases with the Department of Family and Protective Services (Child Protective Services). They will provide support to other SAFE Futures staff to ensure referrals related to housing, basic needs, Crime Victim's Compensation, VAWA are completed, and work to eliminate or reduce barriers that impact survivor stability and safety. 

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 part-time, non-exempt basis for an hourly salary of $25.91 to $27.02 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 our Grove Blvd. Campus in the East Austin area. 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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Civil or Criminal Justice or other related field required; four years of experience in social services can be substituted for education.
• Two years' experience in the coordination of social service program.
• Knowledge of Family Violence caused by Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse & Exploitation, Human Trafficking and/or Child abuse and the intersection of the Child Protective Services system and/or the legal system.
• Experience in the field of victim advocacy, conflict resolution, and counseling approaches which empower survivors of family violence caused by violence and abuse.
• Ability to work independently off-site; ability to work cooperatively with the staff of the Travis County Family Court and collaborators to offer both support and constructive feedback in a diplomatic manner.
• Pays careful attention to detail; works with accuracy and maintain neat, well-organized records.
• The ability to maintain flexibility; working with frequent interruptions and multiple and/or changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Must be able to clearly and accurately communicate to convey information using English language, both verbally and in writing.
• The ability to clearly and accurately communicate to convey information using both the Spanish and English language, verbally and in writing is preferred.
• Be capable of sitting and standing for extended periods of time, as well as be able to intermittently push, pull, or carry 20 lbs. of force.
• Must have ability to report to work remotely (25%), report to job site as required (25%) and various worksites within Central Texas, as program demands require (50%).
• 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 1st or 16th 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.

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