Children's Advocate - Grove Campus

Position Details

We are seeking three (3) Children's Advocates for the Residential & Support Services Program in the Children's Services department. The position offers an hourly salary of $21.00 to $22.48, depending on experience. The work location is at our Grove Blvd. Campus in the East Austin area. The shift is traditionally from 9am to 5pm, but flexible hours may be needed occasionally.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Preference of 1 year of experience working with children.
• A high preference for applicants that have worked in a residential program, with homeless youth, or children that have experienced violence/abuse.
• Equivalent years of professional-level relevant experience is acceptable in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Knowledge of parenting skills, child development, family relations, and the network of children's services in the Austin area.
• Knowledge of and the ability to identify child abuse and neglect and to respond appropriately.
• Ability to respond in a constructive, supportive manner to children, women, and men in a crisis situation; sensitivity to varying cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds, values, attitudes, and languages.
• Ability to work as a team member, providing support as well as constructive feedback in interpersonal interactions.
• Be capable of sitting or standing for extended periods of time, as well as be able to intermittently push, pull, or lift 50 lbs. of force.
• Residential Programs are currently operating at multiple sites and advocate's work will entail a mixture of virtual, in-person, and remote work.
• This position will work face to face with clients.
• 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.
• You must complete 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.

  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.
  • Paid time off accruals of up to 15 days a year prorated based on hire date and hours worked.
  • Eight 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.