Seattle Community Advocate Job at Real Escape From The Sex Trade, Seattle, WA

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  • Real Escape From The Sex Trade
  • Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Seattle Community Advocate

REST Job Description

BACKGROUND

REST exists to expand pathways to freedom, safety and hope in order to end sex trafficking. REST offers programs that are centered on the strengths, needs and individual choices of each survivor we serve. We offer a continuum of care that includes outreach, a 24/7 hotline, community advocates, a drop-in center, an economic empowerment program, emergency shelter, residential program, and housing services. We are inspired by our faith as a Christian organization, are dedicated to serving people of all faith backgrounds, and do not require faith engagement. Our culture is influenced by our values of belonging, honor, trustworthiness, and tenacity.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. As a Christian organization, this position must work in harmony with the organization’s statement of faith and support the spiritual health of the organization. REST is committed to building a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage survivors of sexual exploitation and people of color to apply.

ROLE SUMMARY

REST Community Advocates are responsible for building trusting relationships with individuals who are involved in or exiting the sex trade and assist them to prioritize self-identified goals, develop a plan to reach those goals, and make referrals for services to accommodate their goal plan. REST seeks to provide trauma-informed, strengths-based services that empower individuals to take the steps they want toward self-sufficiency.

SCHEDULE

40 hours/week. This position typically works Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Occasional on call and outside hours may be required. Some holidays may be required, and some seasons may require more than 40 hours/week.

COMPENSATION

The starting salary range for this position is $27.00/hour. REST has adopted a salary scale as part of its compensation plan. A range indicates the intention to accommodate those with varying years of relevant experienced, as determined by the salary scale.

LOCATION

This position is based out of REST’s office is located in South Seattle but must be able to meet clients throughout King County and the region.

Each Community Advocate position at REST has a specific geographic or specialized focus area (however, any advocate may be assigned to clients outside these parameters, if needed).

  • South King County Advocate: serves clients in South King County and with existing REST clients who are currently housed through REST's transitional programs
  • Seattle Advocate: serves clients in Seattle and with existing REST clients who are currently housed through REST's transitional programs
  • Emergency Receiving Center Community Advocate: serves clients who are accessing REST’s Emergency Receiving Center and not transitioning to either of REST’s transitional houses
  • Youth Advocate: serves clients who are 24 years-old and younger
  • Part-time Youth Outreach Advocate: serves clients who are 24 years-old and younger via outreach and partnering with the Youth Advocate
  • WARN Advocate: serves foreign national survivors of trafficking as part of the Washington Anti-Trafficking Response Network with International Rescue Committee Seattle
  • Community Advocate: serves clients in the community who have not engaged with our Emergency Receiving Center or either transitional house

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centered case management for survivors of sex trafficking. Uses tools such as motivational interviewing to deliver services.
  • Manage and maintain an active case load of 10-15 individuals, monitored and determined based on the client’s level of need and assistance with access to resources
  • Inputs client-related data in REST client data base, including enrollment data, goal tracking, and confidential case notes.
  • Support the client to design an integrated plan to achieve client goals; support client to explore each clients’ strengths, needs, and culture across life domains such as education, employment, family, financial, housing, and legal
  • Use a holistic approach to care, providing opportunities for clients to explore emotional, physical, and spiritual needs
  • Assist survivors with Coordinated Entry for All Assessments, completing housing applications, and be a present advocate for clients in necessary appointments such as housing programs and prospective landlords, government organizations, local partnering agencies, law enforcement and more
  • Provide culturally appropriate and responsive care to all clients
  • Provide crisis intervention and stabilization support for clients in emotional distress
  • Provide transportation for clients as needed to help meet their individualized goals
  • Model REST values in every encounter with clients, REST staff, and stakeholders.
  • Build and foster a deep feeling of trust, belonging and empowerment with clients to increase clients overall sense of self-efficacy
  • Maintain and follow REST policies and procedures, protocols and guidelines related to professional boundaries with clients, colleagues, and partner agencies at all times
  • Use prevention and de-escalation tactics to avoid violence or problem behaviors, and follow the de-escalation protocol in the event of unsafe behavior
  • Maintain self-awareness, monitoring and regulating personal responses to stressors in order to maintain personal health and demonstrate professionalism in often complex and high-stress situations
  • Meaningfully prepare for and participate in weekly 1:1 meetings with the supervisor, quarterly performance reviews, and annual performance reviews
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings, quarterly REST meetings, and other meetings as assigned by the supervisor
  • Contribute to the improvement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) throughout the organization by continuing to develop our own understanding of DEIA and how to create DEIA outcomes for our clients.
  • Model and facilitate healthy and constructive conflict resolution for team and clients
  • Timely and accurately submit expense reports in compliance with REST’s policies and procedure.
  • Timely submit time cards in compliance with REST’s policies and procedures.
  • Comply with all REST policies, including but not limited to personnel policies and fiscal policies.
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must believe in the core values of REST and be driven by the mission. Beyond that, we are seeking a candidate with proven experience in working with vulnerable populations.

  • 2 years of experience working with vulnerable populations
  • Bachelor’s degree in social services or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated success supervising and leading effective teams
  • Exhibits a warm and welcoming demeanor, with confidence in communication
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and professional skills
  • Ability to build a cohesive working relationship among a diverse team
  • Ability to plan well, manage time, and delegate effectively
  • Ability to organize, discern, and problem-solve creatively and under pressure
  • Alignment with the REST values of Belonging, Trustworthiness, Tenacity, and Honor
  • Ability to work in harmony with the REST statement of faith and nurture the spiritual health of the team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Must have reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and clean driving record
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and move up and down stairs
  • Must have reliable transportation, current auto insurance, and clean driving record
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds and move up and down stairs

BENEFITS

This position is eligible for all benefits offered to full-time non-exempt employees. This currently starts at 15 days vacation, 10 days sick, 10 holidays, 100% employer paid medical/dental/vision premiums for employee, one paid mental health hour each week, and a 403b retirement plan.

JOB CONDITIONS

This position encounters a variety of daily work situations, including complex situations that require immediate attention and decision making. There may be both routine and complex interpersonal interactions to navigate with care and thoughtfulness. Processes may change based on changing needs of the organization, new technology, or new ideas for efficiency. Position operates as part of a team and engages in on-site work that may require time spent sitting, standing, walking up and down stairs, driving, transporting items. Position works under occasional time constraints to meet objectives, and performs computer work, including using a keyboard, looking at a screen, using the internet, email, phone, and video conferencing.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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