Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate & Marshallese Outreach; dual

This position requires direct, compassionate and confidential support to adult survivors of rape, sexual assault or sexual harassment, human trafficking, and their loved ones. (This includes taking some 24-hour hotline and on-call duties)

The NWA Center for Sexual Assault is seeking a Marshallese Victim Services Advocate - this is a full time staff position whose duties include: direct advocacy and support services for all adult survivors of sexual assault who seek services at the Center: creating and delivering presentations regarding Center services and issues surrounding sexual assault and human trafficking; and collaborating with our volunteer Marshallese team to lead community outreach/education efforts to the Marshallese community regarding supporting survivors of sexual assault.

This position also supports the Anti-Human Trafficking initiatives of the Center and works to develop services, programming, and case management for survivors of sex and labor trafficking from the NWA community.

• Commitment and belief in Victim Advocacy, Social Justice and the mission of THE CENTER.
• A team-player who understands that best-practices client service and organizational administration are vital.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Health Science, Counseling, or related field or equivalent experience (Will consider exceptional lived experiences without a degree).
• Preference given to candidate who speaks and writes both Marshallese and English.
• Competency and experience with computer software related to word processing, data-bases, and desktop publishing (including, Microsoft PPT, Word, Excel, and basic Statistical packages).

• Be available to provide 1—8 days a month of 24-hour crisis line and crisis clinic advocacy as assigned by Executive Director and Client Services Director (CSD).
• Provide in-person advocacy as needed during office hours.
• Provide crisis line and crisis clinic advocacy as needed during office hours.
• Provide follow-up care, support, and resource navigation for victims of sexual violence and other forms of interpersonal exploitation or victimization (including human trafficking), as appropriate.
• Provide one‑on‑one advocacy and escorts/accompaniment to medical, legal, social service, and other community‑based appointments.
• Assist with public presentations to professionals and community groups, including education regarding sexual violence, exploitation, and available victim services.
• Assist with training volunteer advocates and interns as needed.
• Disseminate referral information to victims, including information regarding the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparation Board, and connect clients with housing, transportation, medical, behavioral health, legal, employment, and other community resources as appropriate.
• Collect and prepare monthly client statistics for Grant and Research Reporting.
• Research, compile, and distribute information related to sexual assault and victim services—staying current on new research, human trafficking, trauma‑informed advocacy, and emerging victim‑service needs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and multidisciplinary partners serving victims of violence and exploitation.
• Participate in training and professional development related to sexual assault, human trafficking, trauma‑informed advocacy, and emerging victim‑service needs.
• All other victim services duties set forth by the Client Services Director or Executive Director.

• Work with CSD, ED and staff to assure that the CENTER is providing culturally sensitive services to Marshallese survivors.
• Actively solicit groups and venues to make…