Human Trafficking Victims Support Advocate

About the role

The Impact of This Position Join our mission to restore hope and empower survivors of sex trafficking. You will play a critical role in guiding survivors toward healing and justice through our Long-Term Therapeutic Program at our state-of‑art facility in Immokalee. In this role, you will provide trauma‑informed counseling, intensive case management, and advocacy for survivors. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an expert in the field and learn everything you need to know to provide trauma‑informed services. You will also serve as a lifeline for those involved in the criminal justice system, jail, or active investigations, ensuring they receive the resources and legal support necessary to move forward. This position is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to make a tangible, life‑changing impact on some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for victims at any stage of the criminal justice process and provide post‑sentencing services and support.
• Assist survivors with victim certification.
• Collaborate with The Shelter’s Chief Program Officer and the full‑time Human Trafficking Advocate to develop, implement, and maintain The Shelter’s long‑term Human Trafficking program, including services, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct intakes and maintain participant records in accordance with program quality guidelines.
• Participate in program evaluation by documenting program outcomes.
• Provide emergency legal advocacy, criminal justice support, assistance with restraining orders, and injunctions.
• Provide individual supportive counseling, crisis intervention, emotional support, guidance, information, and referrals to survivors of human trafficking.
• Provide intensive case management services to human trafficking survivors enrolled in the program.
• Provide referrals and assistance based on survivors' needs.
• Respond to new leads and inquiries from potential program participants within 24 hours.
• Teach human trafficking survivors life skills such as cooking and self‑care.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields.
• Experience working in an