Program Name: SafePlace <employment@safeplace.org>
City: Austin

Job Title: Bilingual Part-Time Weekend Resident Advisor   $12.26/hour

Description
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The primary responsibilities of the Weekend Resident Advisor (RA) is to provide resident support to adults and families in the Family Shelter. Approve admission to the Family Shelter in accordance with SafePlace policies and procedures.  Provides front desk coverage (answering incoming calls, responding to intercoms, serving residents at front desk, etc.).  Conducts shelter intakes with all incoming shelter clients and helps client move and settle into shelter. Provide domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention and referrals to callers on the hotline during assigned shift. Keeps abreast of new community resource information and strives to make accurate and appropriate referrals to all callers. Provide volunteer training as needed.
Requirements:  B.A in Social Work or related field or relevant life experience, work, volunteer experience.  1-2 years crisis counseling experience preferred.  Ability to respond to clients, on the telephone and in person, in a constructive and supportive manner.  Ability to problem-solve and diffuse crises under pressure.  Knowledge of domestic violence and sexual assault issues preferred. Knowledge of clerical and computer skills needed.  Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.

App Process -
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Interested applicants should email cover letters and resumes to employment@safeplace.org
Or Mail to:
HR Director, PO Box 19454, Austin TX, 78760
Or Fax to HR Director at 512-356-1673