Survivor Advocate (Baton Rouge)

Unbound Now, a faith-based nonprofit organization, is hiring a survivor advocate in Baton Rouge.

Job responsibilities:

• Respond to calls from law enforcement, 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 the safety and well-being of assigned youth

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

• Experience working with victims of human trafficking, victims of child abuse and neglect, or youth experiencing homelessness and/or addiction

• Lived experience of trafficking or exploitation preferred 

• Preferred 2-3 years 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

For more information or to apply, please click here.