CARES Case Manager(Liza's House)

SAFE Alliance seeks a CARES Case Manager for the Community & Housing Services Program in the SAFE Cares department. The SAFE CARES Bilingual Case Manager will provide prevention, crisis intervention, and safety planning assistance, along with stress management and life skills development including assisting participants in identifying and applying for resources and meeting basic needs. The Bilingual CARES Case manager will also assist with staffing and leading groups at Liza's House (CARES Drop-In center).

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 full-time, exempt basis for an annual salary of $46,200 - $47,400 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 our all major SAFE Alliance Campuses in the Austin metroplex. This position will include some travel in 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 Work, Psychology in Social Work, Psychology, or related field or sufficient relevant work or volunteer experience in lieu of degree.
• Fluent in English and Spanish required.
• 1 year experience providing case management for populations experiencing adversity such as human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homelessness, substance abuse, disability, or juvenile services required. 
• Experience with survivors of commercial sexual exploitation preferred.
• Demonstrated skills in organization, problem-solving, and interpersonal relations required.
• Demonstrated ability to work confidently under pressure to ensure safety required.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member required.
• Thorough understanding of human development and the dynamics of abuse and neglect and the effects of trauma.
• Experience in working with varied ethnic groups, and demonstrated cultural competence.
• Must be able to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth/families', staff, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with emotionally escalated program participants and families.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Effective solution-focused problem-solving skills.
• Professional and effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must have basic proficiency in use of computer software including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• 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.
• 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 weather 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^thfall 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 days of the month.