Family Court Legal Advocate(Offsite Campus - Travis County Attorney Office)
SAFE Alliance seeks a Family Court Legal Advocatefor the Community Services Program in the Legal Services department. The advocate will directly provide advocacy and support through mechanisms such as conducting in court contacts, screening victims for high-risk safety concerns, offering information and referrals, and providing on-the-spot crisis intervention and safety planning. The FCLA will train volunteers on 3 track options for and coordinate with the Court Watch Program and Planet SAFE. This includes supervising, providing orientations, onboarding, training, evaluations, and scheduling volunteers.
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, exempt basis for an annual salary of $49,000 to $52,000 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 atan Offsite Campus in Downtown Austin. 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:
Possess a bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences, or related field.
Equivalent years of professional-level relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
Knowledge of issues related to violence against women, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
Experience providing crisis stabilization support and advocacy or case management services to trauma/domestic violence /sexual assault survivors required.
Experience coordinating, training and supervising volunteers strongly preferred.
Characterized as primarily sedentary work requiring exertion up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Must be sighted and hearing, with reasonable accommodations, and able to stand in small spaces for 2 or more hours during accompaniments.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Significant computer work is required, must beproficient in the use of office applications and data entry required; excellent organizational and administrative skills required.
Regular travel between court houses and community agencies. Must have and maintain reliable mode of transportation. Mileage reimbursement is provided for required travel outside of expected role.
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
NOTaccept 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
requiredto start their employment on either the 1st or 16th of the month. If the 1
stor 16
thfalls on a Saturday or Sunday, the start date will be moved to Friday or Monday, respectively.
All employees will be
requiredto attend a three-day new employee orientation that is held both in-person and virtually the first three business days of the month.
