Street Outreach Advocate

Schedule: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday; opportunities to work outside of those hours for special events

The Outreach Advocate focuses on conducting outreach efforts to identify and assist potential victims of sex trafficking, as well as providing information and support to at-risk individuals and the public. This position involves building relationships with diverse communities, educating about the dangers of sex trafficking, and connecting survivors and at-risk individuals to our organization's support services.

• Plan and implement outreach initiatives to raise awareness about sex trafficking, its signs, and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create compelling content for outreach campaigns, including social media posts, flyers, and informational brochures.
• Work proactively to identify potential victims of sex trafficking within the community.
• Engage with individuals in high-risk environments and build trust-based relationships to offer support and resources.
• Provide immediate assistance and crisis intervention to individuals who may be in exploitative situations, connecting them with appropriate services and support.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and partner organizations to ensure a coordinated response to potential trafficking cases.
• Support survivors of sex trafficking by providing trauma-informed care and connecting them with comprehensive support services.
• Act as a liaison between survivors and the organization's case management team to facilitate their access to housing, counseling, legal assistance, and other needed resources.
• Participate in community meetings, coalitions, and task forces related to human trafficking to share information, collaborate on strategies, and advocate for policy changes.
• Document all outreach activities, victim interactions, and assistance provided in a timely and accurate manner and contribute to the data collection efforts by providing relevant information for program evaluation and reporting purposes.
• Prepare regular reports on outreach activities, outcomes, and challenges for internal and external stakeholders.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate ideas, plans of advocacy and outreach efforts, and resource options clearly and persuasively. Proficiency in additional languages is extremely desirable in this position.

Strong reasoning ability, such as communication, adaptability, time management, and attention to detail enables the Outreach Advocate to approach advocacy efforts with a logical and creative mindset, resulting in effective engagement with the survivors resulting in overall performance in their role.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and should be proficient at communication via email.

A college degree is not required, however an associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field is highly valued. An advanced degree is a plus, however commitment to continuous professional development and ongoing learning are essential.

• Empathy due to the sensitive nature of our work
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively present information to groups of various sizes and backgrounds
• Proven experience in community outreach, social services, or a similar role, preferably in the field of human trafficking or related social justice issues
• Knowledge of sex trafficking issues, victim identification, and trauma-informed care principles
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse individuals and communities
• Cultural competency and sensitivity to work with individuals from…