Economic Empowerment Advocate

Restore NYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Restore NYC seeks a dedicated Economic Empowerment Advocate to assist survivors of trafficking. This part-time hybrid role involves facilitating classes and providing emotional support, requiring strong communication skills and fluency in Spanish. Ideal candidates will have experience in trauma-informed environments and a commitment to the well-being of clients.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Experience in a trauma-informed environment.
• Strong relational skills and keen social awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support the Economic Empowerment Program and assist with classes.
• Document all client interactions in Apricot.
• Provide peer support and outreach to clients.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Social Awareness

Tools

Zoom

Google Doc

Gmail

Slack

Job description

Reporting to the Manager of Economic Empowerment, the Economic Empowerment Advocate supports and assists the Economic Empowerment Program. Specifically, the Economic Empowerment Advocate helps the Economic Empowerment Specialist facilitate classes, provide emotional support to survivors of trafficking, and support with required reporting and documentation.

About Restore NYC

Restore is a nonprofit organization making freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States. Our vision is a world free from trafficking. For every survivor, a life of hope, restoration, and flourishing. Learn more about us on our website .

Faith & Mission Alignment

Because our work is rooted in our Christian faith, we seek full-time team members who share our commitment to trusting in God, pursuing justice, and caring for one another in alignment with our core values:

• We depend on God
• We pursue impact
• We execute with excellence
• We care for each other
• The survivor drives our approach

Diversity & Inclusion: The Foundation to Making Freedom Real

Restore's mission is to make freedom real for survivors of trafficking in the United States. To do that, we desire a staff team that's more representative of the survivors we serve — almost all of whom are Black, Latina, and/or immigrants. Applicants from these underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applicants who are survivors of trafficking, gender-based violence, intimate-partner violence, and/or sexual assault.

About the Position

Reporting to the Manager of Economic Empowerment, the Economic Empowerment Advocate supports and assists the Economic Empowerment Program. Specifically, the Economic Empowerment Advocate helps the Economic Empowerment Specialist facilitate classes and provide emotional support to survivors of trafficking. The Economic Empowerment Advocate also assists with administrative responsibilities including but not limited to documentation, reporting, and client communication. The Economic Empowerment Advocate maintains a relationship with clients that fosters trust and understanding through client communication and follow up. The ideal candidate has strong administrative and communication skills, and experience working with survivors or individuals who have experienced trauma.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide peer support and outreach to clients by responding to concerns and questions about their participation in services.
• Execute reminder, follow-up, and basic motivational coaching calls to maximize the number of clients that complete services.
• Document all interactions and meetings with clients in Apricot.
• During in-person classes, assist the Economic Empowerment Specialist with classroom set up and clean up, preparing participant materials and teaching equipment before class start time.
• Assist with the recording and translating job readiness lessons and orientation sessions into Spanish, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for Spanish-speaking clients.
• Participate in quarterly staff training and meetings, as needed.
• Assist with completing Economic Empowerment client intakes and impact assessments.
• Other relevant duties as required for program execution.

Requirements

• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Strong communication, teamwork, and relational skills.
• Intermediate computer & technology skills (Zoom, Google Doc, Gmail, Slack, etc.).
• Keen self and social awareness, well-developed self and relationship management skills.
• Deep commitment to the healing and well-being of survivors of sex trafficking, knowledge and or experience working in a trauma-informed environment.
• Flexible in the face of an ever-changing work environment, enjoys learning new skills and receiving feedback to improve their ability to serve clients.
• Skilled in problem solving; able to identify barriers, explore creative solutions, and connect survivors with appropriate resources and opportunities.
• Exceptionally dependable, and able to work well with a diverse team.

Compensation

• Compensation is up to $24 per hour commensurate with experience.
• This is a part-time position, requiring up to 15 hours a week.

Job Location

This job is based in New York City and is a hybrid position, requiring 2 days per week in office (Wednesday & Friday mornings).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Restore provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

This position requires effective communication with clients who are native Spanish speakers. Are you fluent in reading, writing, and speaking Spanish?*