New Home Victim Advocate

The Salvation Army • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The New Home Victim Advocate provides client-centered, trauma-informed clinical case management to survivors of human trafficking who reside in The Salvation Army’s New Day New Home program, a housing program for trafficking survivors. The advocate develops individualized, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive service plans and supports clients throughout their residence. Using a client-centered approach, the advocate helps clients access resources identified in their service plans, including resources related to life skills, employment, education, training, detoxification, mental and physical health, legal matters, family, and finances. The advocate works closely with the House Manager to promote a safe, trauma-informed living environment that supports residents’ holistic healing, growth, and development. This is a grant-funded position dependent on continued funding. The role is part-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and reports to the NDNH Manager. It is based in Philadelphia County.

Requirements

• MSW degree, or BSW with at least two years of experience in human trafficking or a related field, such as domestic violence, immigrant rights, or workers’ rights, in a role involving service provision, training, and/or advocacy.
• Experience with trauma-informed care.
• Understanding of domestic and foreign human trafficking.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between sites as needed.
• Professional-level verbal and written communication skills.
• As a mandated reporter, proof of training in recognizing and reporting child abuse that meets PA Act 153 of 2014 standards; recurrent training is required every five years.
• Required child-protection clearances under PA Act 153: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check.
• Understanding of and support for The Salvation Army’s mission.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of the Sanctuary Model for trauma-informed services.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered, trauma-informed clinical case management to human trafficking survivors residing in the New Day New Home program.
• Develop individualized, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive service plans with residents.
• Support clients with clinical case management throughout their stay in the program.
• Advocate for clients’ access to resources related to life skills, employment, education, training, detoxification, mental and physical health, legal matters, family, and finances.
• Work closely with the House Manager to cultivate a safe, trauma-informed living environment that promotes residents’ holistic healing, growth, and development.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including holidays, up to three personal days, vacation time, and sick time.
• Employer-funded pension plan, with company contributions beginning after one year of employment.
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans, including short-term disability, AFLAC, and voluntary term life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level