Youth Rapid Rehousing Advocate
$51,880 - $52,092/Yr
The Safe Alliance - Austin, TX
posted 19 days ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Austin, TX
Social Assistance
About the position
The Youth Rapid Rehousing Advocate at SAFE Alliance is responsible for providing trauma-informed service coordination to young adults aged 18-24 who are experiencing housing instability. This role involves managing a caseload of 15 households, conducting outreach, intakes, referrals, and developing service plans to support clients in scattered-site housing. The advocate plays a crucial role in helping clients navigate their housing needs while ensuring they receive comprehensive support services.
Responsibilities
- Carry a caseload of 15 households aged 18-24 for up to 36+ months.
- Complete outreach, intakes, referrals, and service plans for clients.
- Provide client-driven, trauma-informed service coordination services.
- Assist clients living in scattered-site housing throughout the community.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related field required.
- Experience providing direct service advocacy or case management services required.
- Knowledge of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse required.
- Familiarity with risk assessment and safety planning required.
- Valid State of Texas Driver's License and acceptable driving record required.
Nice-to-haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
