Facilities Support Specialist

Alliance For Children is the children’s advocacy center serving all of Tarrant County. Since 1992, over 65,000 children have benefitted from Alliance For Children’s teamed investigations and coordinated approach. Alliance For Children is a nonprofit organization that operates child-friendly centers located in Arlington, Fort Worth, Hurst, and Lakeside. It is our mission to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education.

Alliance For Children is a fully accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance®, a membership association of over 700 Children’s Advocacy Centers and is a founding member of Children’s Advocacy Centers™ of Texas.

Please visit our website at www.AllianceForChildren.org for more information and details about this position.

Facilities Support Specialist (Full Time)

The Facilities Support Specialist is responsible for the assistance in overseeing the day-to-day operations of all Alliance For Children facilities, supporting the agency, staff, and partners by providing a safe and mission-focused working environment.

• Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ work experience preferred.
• Must have valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
• Must successfully complete criminal and civil background checks.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and always present in a positive, professional manner.
• Able to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure of deadlines.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children.

Job Duties/Essential Functions:

SECURITY AND SAFETY SUPPORT

• Provide support in the agency’s security system management, including production and distribution of agency staff photo IDs.
• Provide support in the establishment of the agency Emergency Action Plan for each facility and coordinate annual drills, working closely with Client Relations Specialist and Clinical Assistants, as well as partners.
• Provide clear and consistent communications with Alliance For Children staff and partners in the event of a facilities-related security or safety event.
• Perform other related duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Chief Financial Officer.

INVENTORY AND FACILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPPORT

• Provide support with agency inventory control for all agency equipment and supplies including quarterly supply purchase order requests.
• Coordinate regularly scheduled maintenance and necessary repair services, working closely with immediate supervisor, Client Relations Specialists and Clinical Assistants.
• Proactively survey the exterior and interior of each facility utilizing the provided department checklist, or as directed by supervisor, to determine necessary maintenance requirements.
• Perform cleanup or repairs and/or request vendor assistance if required. Activities include changing air filters, changing light bulbs, picking up debris, and providing custodial support if unexpectedly required.
• Assist in set-up and breakdown of training room and meeting spaces, including audio/visual, at all centers as requested and available.
• Provide support in the coordination and implementation of major office moves or deliveries, ensuring that existing office furniture is utilized when possible, and that safety is a priority.
• Perform other related duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Chief Financial Officer.

Agency Perks:

• Mental health focused environment.
• Meaningful assistance programs like personal & professional development.
• 403b with agency contribution.
• Generous vacation and wellness leave.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Agency currently pays 100% of employee-only medical.
• Encouragement of work/life balance.
• Relaxed dress code when appropriate.
• Center perks and celebrations regularly available and encouraged.

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Mission:

The mission of Alliance For Children is to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education.