Friendly Reminder – Job Opening at SafePlace!

Friendly Reminder – Job Opening at SafePlace!

CITY: Austin

SafePlace – Deaf Services currently has a job opening! Please read
below for more information, and spread the word!

Deaf Services Outreach/Educator — $34,500 year (full time)

The Deaf Services Outreach/Educator outreaches to spread awareness in
the Deaf community about SafePlace and domestic and sexual violence.
Provides training/education on topics to the Deaf community related to
healthy re…lationships and domestic/sexual violence and training on
Deaf culture/sensitivity to hearing professionals. Lead in managing
social media activities to engage the Deaf community. Key role in
working closely with an instructional technology consultant and other
staff in building an online training for ASL interpreters. Builds
relationships/partnerships with local Deaf community and plans public
awareness events related to domestic/sexual violence. Staffs booths at
local Deaf events to promote information about SafePlace. Recruits and
supervises volunteers. This position is expected to work
collaboratively with the Deaf Services team and other hearing staff to
achieve program goals.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in adult education, social work,
psychology, sociology, women’s studies or related field; requires
fluency in American Sign Language and life experience or extensive
knowledge of Deaf culture; experience in planning and conducting
trainings/presentations; knowledge of the dynamics of domestic and
sexual violence; excellent organizational skills and ability to manage
multiple priorities effectively; strong writing skills a must; some
weekend and evening work required; reliable transportation necessary.
Position is grant funded at least one year.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CONTACT PERSON NAME: HR Director
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

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