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About the Role

The Public Policy Coordinator strengthens the capacity of family violence programs and community partners to drive system change and enhance trauma-informed services for survivors. This role focuses on the intersections of mental health and trauma-informed advocacy in service delivery, supports best practice service models, and delivers training and technical assistance to professionals working with survivors.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, develop, and offer training on the intersection of mental health and trauma-informed advocacy.
Create, develop, and update written materials for survivors, family violence programs, and allied professionals.
Utilize effective methods to strengthen and expand the capacity of family violence service providers.
Provide technical assistance to advocates, family violence programs, and other entities to enhance access to services.
Lead the maintenance and updating of content for the Creating Safer Spaces webpage.
Support relevant TCFV listservs and monitor and respond to relevant email accounts.
Ensure requests for technical assistance are responded to in a supportive, timely manner.
Support inquiries, technical assistance, and issues related to Ch. 356 Texas Administrative Code Rules.
Develop, maintain, and update written materials and protocols, including draft sample policies and client file forms.
Support inquiries, technical assistance, training, and issues related to family violence administration.
Research, track, and analyze legislation during the Texas legislative session and throughout the year.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of grant activities.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of evaluations, reports, and other required documentation.
Actively participate in team efforts to deepen practices of relationship building, learning, and leadership development.

Requirements

Texas residency required.
Austin area residency required.
Thorough knowledge of domestic violence issues and the circumstances faced by those experiencing it.
A minimum of two years of advocacy experience on behalf of survivors at a family violence program.
Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including those underserved.
Strong and effective interpersonal skills grounded in diplomacy.
Driven to develop and maintain strategic professional working relationships.
Self-driven, self-directed to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Disciplined time management skills to coordinate and prioritize activities.
Critical analytical skills to understand political, social, financial, and external issues affecting service providers.
Ability to communicate and converse in English.
Ability to frequently tolerate prolonged stationary positions and frequently move about a large public building.
Ability to engage in frequent public contact.
Must possess the emotional and physical stamina to deal with a variety of high-pressure situations.
Ability to work long and, at times, odd hours which could exceed 40 hours or include weekends as necessary.

Skills

Mental health advocacy
Trauma-informed advocacy
Best practice service models
Voluntary services
Advocacy service model
Training development
Technical assistance
Consultation
Systems advocacy
Interpersonal skills
Diplomacy
Time management
Analytical skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills preferred

Location

Austin, TX 78716
Hybrid remote

Work Type

Full Time
Hybrid remote
Remote location
Home-based office

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Combination of education and related experience considered

About the Company

The Texas Council on Family Violence is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition in Texas dedicated solely to creating safer communities and freedom from family violence.
With a state-wide reach and direct local impact, TCFV, with the collective strength of more than 1,500 members, shapes public policy, equips service providers, coordinates community responses, and initiates strategic prevention efforts.