Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate -

United Migrant Opportunity Services • Oshkosh, WI

411d • $45,386 - $45,386

About The Position

The Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate at UMOS is responsible for conducting outreach and providing advocacy services to victims of human trafficking. This role involves identifying at-risk individuals, offering crisis intervention, and connecting victims with necessary resources to ensure their safety and self-sufficiency. The advocate will work collaboratively with local organizations and law enforcement to develop response efforts to human trafficking and will participate in legal proceedings to support victims.

Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish/English; verbal and written form.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma (or equivalent) supplemented by two years of post-secondary education in a relevant field.
• One year experience serving vulnerable and/or at-risk underserved populations.
• Demonstrated experience providing client care and leveraging resources to assist clients in achieving safety and self-sufficiency.
• Experience collaborating with law enforcement, district attorney's office, and other judicial systems.
• Knowledge of the legal rights of victims and the civil and criminal legal systems.
• Strong communication and writing skills, leadership, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate case management techniques and effectively utilize a complex service delivery system.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Must travel within WI and work irregular/flexible hours including on-call evening hours.
• Must have own transportation, possess a valid driver's license, and have adequate insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive outreach activities to increase the identification of victims of human trafficking.
• Screen potential and/or at-risk individuals to identify human trafficking situations.
• Provide direct advocacy services for domestic and foreign nationals who are victims of sex and labor trafficking.
• Provide crisis intervention, conduct safety planning, and assist victims to secure resources to increase safety.
• Develop and maintain a case management process, ensuring all program requirements are documented and maintained.
• Provide assistance to victims, including arranging referrals for social, economic, vocational, psychological, legal, and medical resources.
• Accompany and/or transport victims to court, shelter, and/or other community services as needed.
• Link and/or enroll victims to other anti-human trafficking victim services and programs that provide financial assistance, shelter, and services.
• Develop and implement collaborative response efforts to human trafficking among local and regional organizations and law enforcement.
• Conduct follow-up contacts with assigned victims, collaborating community organizations, law enforcement, and the State/District Attorney's Office.
• Participate in civil and criminal trial aspects of the crime victim and provide education, support, and intervention during trial exposure times.

Benefits

• Paid time off that will increase over your years of service
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• A variety of support services to promote well-being through the employee assistance program
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, with annual contributions from UMOS for 401(k) participants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees