Field-Based Youth Survivor Advocate

Unbound Bryan College Station; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Unbound Now seeks a dedicated Advocate to provide crisis response and ongoing case management for youth survivors of sex trafficking. The role requires sound professional judgment, trauma‑informed engagement, and alignment with state and federal standards.

The position entails 40–50 hours per week with evening, weekend, and holiday calls, plus frequent local travel and on‑site work in various community settings. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related human services field.
• Experience working with victims of human trafficking, victims of child abuse and neglect, or youth experiencing homelessness and/or addiction.
• Formal training in Trauma‑Informed Care, Stages of Change Model, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls from law enforcement, CST care coordinators, and other referral sources when on call; arrive at the victim’s location within the required time frame.
• Meet immediate physical needs of youth - clothes, food, toiletries, etc.
• Provide ongoing field-based advocacy, case management, and emotional support.
• Independently coordinate referrals, service planning, and documentation of services for assigned caseload.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop service plans, and make independent decisions in the field regarding safety and well-being of assigned youth.
• Provide transportation with parent or guardian permission to appointments and services as needed and as feasible.
• Meet with each assigned survivor every other week if in town; meet with survivors placed out-of-town monthly; maintain communication through other means in between weekly meetings.
• In coordination with the MDT, help create and update safety plans for survivors.
• Attend CPS case staffings and MDT emergency response meetings and scheduled staffings.
• Document all interactions with survivors, their families, and partner agencies within 72 hours.
• Complete DFPS monthly and quarterly reports accurately and promptly.
• Build and maintain good relationships with organizations that provide services relevant to trafficking survivors.
• Promptly fulfill statutory mandatory reporting obligations; alert the supervisor when difficult situations arise.
• When not otherwise available, provide support to non‑offending family members of victims to help create a good home environment.

Job description

Unbound Now seeks a dedicated Advocate to provide crisis response and ongoing case management for youth survivors of sex trafficking. The role requires sound professional judgment, trauma‑informed engagement, and alignment with state and federal standards.

The position entails 40–50 hours per week with evening, weekend, and holiday calls, plus frequent local travel and on‑site work in various community settings. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.