Director of Survivor Advocacy (Waco, Texas)
Unbound Now is hiring a Director of Survivor Advocacy. Unbound Now is a faith-based nonprofit agency.
Responsibilities:
• Maintain a strong line of communication with Unbound Now's Survivor Advocacy Program Director regarding regional Survivor Advocacy Program issues, programmatic developments, and advocacy services.
• Meet regularly with other Unbound Now Directors of Survivor Advocacy and advocacy leadership for peer support, collaboration, and project alignment.
• In coordination with the Survivor Advocacy Program Director, Regional Director, and HR Department, recruit, screen, hire, train, engage, supervise, and retain Advocates, Program Support Specialists, Lead Advocates (where applicable), interns, and volunteers. Pursue high staff retention by actively supporting emotional/supervisory needs, shouldering advocate responsibilities during high-demand or emergency periods, and encouraging participation in the monthly advocate resilience group.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all regional advocacy personnel in coordination with the Survivor Advocacy Program Director, if needed, and the HR Department.
Education/Experience:
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) or a related human services field preferred; Bachelor's degree in a related human services field with significant relevant supervisory and field experience will be considered.
• Clinical licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LPC, or equivalent Credentialed Advocate-CA) required
• Demonstrated supervisory and administrative leadership experience in a professional setting.
• Program management, state contract compliance (DFPS), and grant administration experience.
• Proven experience of 2–3 years in crisis intervention, case management, or direct victim services (specifically working with human trafficking survivors, domestic violence, homelessness, or substance dependence).
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