Independent Human Trafficking Advocate & Outreach Specialist

About the role

We are looking for two Independent Human Trafficking Advocate & Outreach Specialists to launch our program in West Tennessee. The ideal candidate will be a thoughtful, detail-oriented team player looking to help build partnerships with key stakeholders who serve vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with diverse needs, some that will require significant and complex advocacy.
• Proactively seek out and build networking opportunities with other stakeholders combating labor and sex trafficking, or where potential victims may access support services.
• Work effectively in partnership with key stakeholders, to include key community leaders, faith-based organizations, law enforcement, business leaders and other non-profits who serve vulnerable populations.
• Use local and cultural knowledge and language skills to identify and build relationship and trust with community networks and potential victims of trafficking.
• Identify potential victims of trafficking and survivors of trafficking via engaging with vulnerability communities, for example, via street outreach events.
• Conduct risk assessments and work with support providers to address the immediate safety needs of potential victims.
• Inform victims of appropriate forms of support available and assist them to access support and services.
• Empower survivors by providing a clear overview of their rights and entitlements in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed manner, providing options and choices.
• Provide individual risk assessments and safety planning for survivors.
• Facilitate referrals to relevant support agencies - including residential housing; justice-associated victim/witness support; immigration, civil compensation, securing personal documents, connecting with mental and physical health professionals, and connecting with any referral partners for other survivor needs as necessary.
• Work at all times in accordance with policies and procedures and the wider strategy, culture and ethos of Hope for Justice.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties.

Requirements

• Manage a caseload of clients with diverse needs, some that will require significant and complex advocacy.
• Proactively seek out and build networking opportunities with other stakeholders combating labor and sex trafficking, or where potential victims may access support services.
• Work effectively in partnership with key stakeholders, to include key community leaders, faith-based organizations, law enforcement, business leaders and other non-profits who serve vulnerable populations.
• Use local and cultural knowledge and language skills to identify and build relationship and trust with community networks and potential victims of trafficking.
• Identify potential victims of trafficking and survivors of trafficking via engaging with vulnerability communities, for example, via street outreach events.
• Conduct risk assessments and work with support providers to address the immediate safety needs of potential victims.
• Inform victims of appropriate forms of support available and assist them to access support and services.
• Empower survivors by providing a clear overview of their rights and entitlements in a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed manner, providing options and choices.
• Provide individual risk assessments and safety planning for survivors.
• Facilitate referrals to relevant support agencies - including residential housing; justice-associated victim/witness support; immigration, civil compensation, securing personal documents, connecting with mental and physical health professionals, and connecting with any referral partners for other survivor needs as necessary.
• Work at all times in accordance with policies and procedures and the wider strategy, culture and ethos of Hope for Justice.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field such as social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in human trafficking prevention, intervention, or victim support.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations, particularly those affected by trafficking and exploitation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build relationships and trust with community networks and potential victims of trafficking.
• Knowledge of local and cultural contexts and languages relevant to the region.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and provide safety planning for survivors.
• Experience in facilitating referrals to relevant support agencies.
• Experience in building partnerships with key stakeholders, including community leaders, faith-based organizations, law enforcement, business leaders, and other non-profits.
• Experience in conducting outreach and engagement with vulnerable communities, such as through street outreach events.
• Experience in managing a caseload of clients with diverse needs, including those requiring significant and complex advocacy.
• Experience in providing empowerment and support to survivors of trafficking and exploitation.
• Experience in working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on both advocacy and prevention.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in local languages and cultural knowledge.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and providing safety planning for survivors.
• Experience in building partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting outreach and engagement with vulnerable communities.
• Experience in managing a caseload of clients with diverse needs.
• Experience in providing empowerment and support to survivors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $55,000 depending on experience.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer contributions.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Hybrid and flexible working environments.
• 4 weeks paid vacation (prorated based on start date and hours worked).
• 11 paid holidays.
• 8 accrued sick days.
• Birthday day dependent leave.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their family.

Pay

Up to $55,000 depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time fixed term contract ending 8/31/2028.