Survivor Advocacy Adult Advocate -NTX

Advocate Position

Unbound Now is ending human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as individuals driven by hope, oriented towards service, and committed to excellence. To learn more about our values, please read our Statement of Faith.

Job Status:
Full-time, Exempt, Grant-supported (1 year, but plan to apply for continuance)

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Advocate is to provide individualized crisis response and ongoing case management and support for adult survivors of sex trafficking, using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure high-quality services and maintain compliance with established program, state, and federal standards.

Compensation:
Annual salary

Benefits:
Unbound Now is proud to offer a premier benefits package that prioritizes the health and financial security of our team members and their families:

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance:
  We cover 100% of medical premiums for both the employee and their family. (For a single employee, this is a $8,267+ annual value added to your base salary).
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance:
  Fully covered for the employee at no cost.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 3% salary match (eligible after 90 days; 1-year vesting).
• Dental & Vision:
  Comprehensive plans available at the employee's expense.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Access to supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, and Disability insurance

Schedule/Availability: 40-50 hrs/wk. Evening, weekend, and holiday calls required. Scheduling flexibility needed.

Travel:
This position requires frequent travel within the immediate area and occasional travel in or out of state for client transportation or training.

Working conditions:

Some work is performed in a normal office environment, other service-provider conditions environment, or other professional environment. Some work within the community, in high-vulnerability locations

Job Requirements:

• Mature Christian faith, as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church
• Three references (supervisor, professional, personal)
• Agree to and pass all required criminal background checks, including the DFPS criminal history check and the abuse and neglect registry check
• Pass employment eligibility verification
• Meet the legal age requirement to rent a vehicle and be willing and able to rent a vehicle with personal car insurance
• Complete Unbound Now's pre-service training
• Fulfill Unbound Now's annual and ongoing training requirements
• Abide by all Unbound Now policies and procedures and care coordination protocols at all times, including Unbound Now's Abuse Prevention and Response Policy
• Willingness to serve in rotation for a 24-hour on-call response, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Willingness to use personal vehicle for work travel; valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, current car insurance
• At least 23 years of age or older
• Submit expense documentation properly and within required time frames per the company expense policy, and follow all Ramp Monthly Closeout Instructions and Process.
• Submit travel reimbursements daily, adhering to all travel guidelines
• Submit time-sheet hours/grant allocations daily, adhering to grant guidelines (if applicable)
• Complete all Unbound Now required training on time

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• Experience working with victims of human trafficking, victims of abuse and neglect, or people experiencing homelessness and/or addiction
• Lived experience preferred
• Preferred 2-3 years of case management and/or crisis intervention experience
• Trained in trauma-informed care
• Trained in the stages of change model and the use of motivational interviewing

Critical Qualities:

• Excellent relational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and administrative abilities
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to build trust and good working relationships with others
• High level of emotional maturity and responsibility
• Ability to stay hope-filled in the fight against human trafficking
• Ability to exercise discretion in caring for people in crisis and providing long-term support
• Strong work ethic and innovative problem solver
• Ability to adapt immediately to changes in the field
• Commitment to excellence and professionalism in services provided
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and maintain emotional control and professional…