Sex-trafficking victim advocate Job at Christian Career (Kennewick)

Job Description

The Mirror Ministries’ Sex-Trafficking Victim Advocate provides local schools, agencies, and businesses with training, education, and awareness of sex-trafficking. The Advocate does purposeful outreach to identify victims of trafficking hidden in our community, including a 24/7 sex-trafficking hotline. The Advocate walks hand-in-hand with victims/survivors of sex-trafficking, showing them that there is hope and help while connecting them to needed services, and walking alongside them on their journey of healing.

Job Responsibility

Provide consistent advocacy for victims of sex-trafficking in Benton/Franklin counties from pre-disclosure through restoration by building trust and rapport
Embrace and promote Mirror Ministries’ vision and mission in the community
Provide innovative, trauma-informed, wrap-around-based, intensive case management for victims identified through local agencies, outreach, referral, or the hotline
Manage intake, create individualized goal plans, and maintain progress notes for each client, including follow-up interviews every six months
Proactively pursue client’s care
Maintain case notes and files in an orderly, up-to-date manner, and assist in improving the efficiency of reporting, maintaining clear confidentiality policies
Assist clients in accessing resources to help meet their individualized goals. Advocate on their behalf with government organizations and community services to increase their opportunity for success
Develop creative means of outreach and engagement for victims of CSEC
Do proactive outreach to find victims of commercial sexual exploitation
Manage and respond to the Mirror Ministries Hotline in rotation with other staff and volunteers
Work as a partner with other agencies in town, accessing a network of services for victims and bringing training where needed
Attend applicable activities (local, travel, & online)
Participate in weekly staff meetings, quarterly Board meetings, and MM training days

Requirements

Fluency in both Spanish and English is required to effectively communicate with clients
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human/Social Services or related field preferred
Minimum two years of experience in Advocacy and/or Social Services, preferably in the role of Advocate, Case Manager, Counselor, or Mediator in the area of Human Trafficking/CSEC, Victim Services, or related fields
Knowledgeable on the issues surrounding Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Knowledgeable on complex trauma and the impact of complex trauma on the brain
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and implementation of trauma-informed care
Ability to diligently seek and reach out in creative ways to find victims of trafficking to offer them hope and support
Experience and willingness to conduct presentations and training to large groups
Ability to respond to crisis and/or escalated behavior with calm and confidence
Detail-oriented, able to build forms, processes, and systems
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to organize, discern, and problem-solve creatively and under pressure
Demonstrate initiative in researching and accessing relevant resources in the community
Excellent interpersonal and professional skills, verbal and written communication skills
Flexible and able to respond to leadership directives promptly
Familiarity with Tri-Cities agencies, law enforcement, and service providers preferred
Must have reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and a clean driving record
Professional, teachable, and humble servant leader
An active and vital relationship with Jesus and be part of a supportive faith community outside of Mirror Ministries
Faithful and committed to the role in a consistent manner
All employees of Mirror Ministries must agree with the attached statement of faith

What we offer

8 paid holidays
120 hours of paid time off per year
Accrued sick time as per WA State law
Company-supplied computer and phone
Monthly medical stipend
Local health club membership
On-call stipend

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