Survivor Advocate (Austin)
Unbound Now is hiring a Survivor Advocate. This position is at a faith-based nonprofit organization.
Responsibilities:
• Respond to calls from law enforcement, CST 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, strictly aligned with established organizational policies, safety protocols, and statutory mandates.
• Provide transportation with parent or guardian permission to appointments and services as needed and as feasible.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or a related human services field required.
• Experience working with victims of human trafficking, victims of child abuse and neglect, or youth experiencing homelessness and/or addiction.
• Formal training in Trauma-Informed Care, Stages of Change Model, and Motivational Interviewing (MI) required.
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