Part-Time Human Trafficking Client Service Advocate

Child Care Aware; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401K Match after 1 year of employment

Job summary

Safe Harbor Shelter seeks a Part-Time Human Trafficking Client Service Advocate to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and supportive counseling for survivors in a confidential shelter. The role supports residents in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive manner and reports to the Human Trafficking Program Manager.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, participating in supervision, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team, and leading volunteers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred.
• Experience with survivors of trauma or trafficking is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents in a confidential shelter.
• Ensure safety and security of the program and records.
• Maintain daily client records and prepare regular reports.
• Represent Safe Harbor at meetings and participate in supervision.
• Assist with daily living activities and lead volunteers.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree (human services)

Job description

Part‑Time Human Trafficking Client Service Advocate

The Client Services Advocate is responsible for providing client‑centered crisis intervention, safety planning, supportive counseling, case management, and referrals for child and adult survivors of violence. The Advocate must be able to deliver agency services and initiatives in a culturally sensitive manner specific to the person’s race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression.

The Client Services Advocate works as a member of the Human Trafficking Residential Program to provide services in the emergency shelter. The Advocate reports directly to the Human Trafficking Program Manager.

Schedule

• Monday and Tuesday: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Every other Saturday and Sunday Overnight: 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents in a confidential shelter
• Ensure the safety and security of the program
• Update client and agency records daily and provide regular reports
• Represent Safe Harbor at designated meetings
• Participate in monthly supervision
• Assist with daily living activities
• Facilitate a structured environment
• Respond appropriately during crisis
• Demonstrate commitment to agency mission
• Demonstrate knowledge and adherence to agency core values and staff governing values
• Attend all required agency meetings and events
• Participate in regular training to enhance knowledge and skills, per accreditation criteria
• Assist other staff members on projects as needed
• Lead assigned volunteer teams and interns, including training and supervising them
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human services field preferred, including Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Relevant experience working with survivors of trauma, human trafficking, domestic violence, or other vulnerable populations strongly preferred
• Candidates should possess strong communication, documentation, and crisis intervention skills, be able to work independently, and maintain confidentiality
• Pass background check and fingerprinting
• Required to work evening, overnight, weekend and holiday hours
• Must have reliable transportation

$19.00 / hour

Benefits: Paid holidays, 401K Match after 1 year of employment.

How to Apply

Please send resume and cover letter to Talia Steele at [e-mail]

Job Classification

Social Work