SafePlace: Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survival Center is
recruiting for the following positions: (Austin, Texas)
Deaf Services Advocate/Educator
The Deaf Services Advocate/Educator serves as a resource
person/caseworker to clients who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or
Deaf/blind requesting services from SafePlace to help with their
immediate safety needs; conducting targeted outreach to raise
awareness about SafePlace services within the Deaf community, and
providing training/education on topics related domestic/sexual
violence against persons who are Deaf. This position is expected to
work collaboratively with the Deaf Services team to achieve program
goals. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Social Work, Counseling or
related field and 3-4 years relevant experience; fluency in American
Sign Language and life experience or knowledge of Deaf culture;
experience in planning and conducting trainings/presentations;
knowledge of the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence; knowledge
of social service, social welfare, mental health, and criminal justice
agencies as well as entities that specifically serve individuals who
are Deaf in the Austin area.
Please mail cover letters and resumes to:
HR Director, PO Box 19454, Austin TX, 78760 or
Fax to 512-356-1673 or email them to [email protected]
Persons with disabilities, people of color, and bilingual
English/Spanish speakers encouraged to apply.
Veronica Hernandez
SafePlace Human Resources
P.O. Box 19454
Austin, TX 78760
512.356.1658
512.356.1673 fax
http://www.safeplace.org
SafePlace exists to end sexual and domestic violence through Safety *
Healing * Prevention * Social Change.