Youth Mentor for Survivors of Sex Trafficking (Part-time)

El Programa Hispano Catolico•Gresham, OR

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

El Programa Hispano Católico (EPHC) is seeking a part-time Youth Mentor to join the UNICA program, which provides prevention and intervention services to survivors of domestic, sexual violence, and trafficking. The UNICA program aims to offer support, advocacy, and opportunities for self-empowerment to survivors, enabling them to make free and informed life choices. The Youth Mentor will work with youth ages 12-25 who are at risk of or currently experiencing sexual exploitation or trafficking. Utilizing a positive youth development and trauma-informed approach, the role focuses on prevention, intervention, harm reduction, and life skills development and support. EPHC is an organization dedicated to advancing racial equity and social justice, serving over 30,000 people annually with a diverse staff.

Requirements

A college degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field OR equivalent work and life experience preferred.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing in Spanish and English.
Must be bi-culturally competent.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A minimum of two years of experience working with high-risk youth.
Prior experience engaging youth who face multiple barriers, preferably around contexts associated with exploitation.
Experience providing case management and intervention services.
Knowledge of local Latine community issues as they relate to sexual violence and trafficking.
Ability and desire to work with diverse staff and excel in a multi-cultural environment.
Complete 40-hour DV/SA Advocacy training within the first 30 days of hire.
Data entry and database management experience preferred.
Strong proficiency in all programs of Microsoft Office.
Demonstrate judgment and discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
Must be able to manage multiple priorities to ensure goals are met in a timely manner.
Strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well in a team setting, as well as independently; be flexible and adapt well to different dynamics in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which could include some evenings and weekends.
Ability to support organizational and program-specific mission and goals.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Position will require some travel in the Tri-County area.
Must have a driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and ability to obtain automobile insurance at levels required by agency (100/300/100).
Successful completion of civil, criminal, and/or motor vehicle background checks.

Nice To Haves

Data entry and database management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for rapid, mobile response to youth referrals.
Expected to work outside of normal business hours at times.
Using a harm reduction and assertive engagement model, keep youth engaged at multiple levels, allowing youth to access services at their own pace over time.
Engage youth and administer a range of assessments to determine their current skills and areas for internal growth.
Integrate assessment results into a comprehensive action plan based on the youth’s input and timeline that will guide your work.
Accompany youth to community events and activities associated with their action plan.
Utilize traditional and non-traditional methods of education to engage youth in the program and identify school, work, and life-related goals and plans.
Work with trafficking-specific Child Protective Services workers, Parole Officers, or other system partners when a young person is involved in multiple systems.
Caseload may also include parents who are survivors and also have children involved in the child welfare system with the goal of preventing generational trafficking.
Conduct outreach as coordinated with the team and manager.
Attend stakeholder meetings as coordinated with the manager.
Provide trainings for staff, community partners, and other service providers as coordinated with the manager.
Track, document, and evaluate youth participation and progress in all activities and prepare required reports monthly, as required by contracts and agency protocol.
Document all contact with youth through detailed written case notes and maintain detailed case files for all youth in accordance with contract and New Avenues requirements for documentation of youth eligibility, enrollment, participation, and progress.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all services.
Track youth participation in development activities and document youth progress in these activities in accordance with performance reporting requirements using an electronic data collection system.