Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Advocate
WEAVE’s mission is to promote safe and healthy relationships and support survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and sex trafficking. WEAVE’s vision is a community free of violence and abuse

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Position Summary: The CSEC Advocate is primarily responsible for the trauma-informed case management, emergency response, victim stabilization and advocacy services to youth who are victims as well as identified as high risk for human trafficking.

Essential Functions:

Direct Services

  • Screen prospective clients and conduct intakes
  • Provide supportive and preventive services and education to youth identified as high risk for human trafficking
  • Provides  immediate response when necessary to identified victim of human trafficking
  • Provides group counseling and advocacy for clients
  • Provides trauma-informed case management to human trafficking victims, including but not limited to referrals to supportive services
  • Youth Detention Center group education and visits
  • Development and implementation of needs assessments and action plans
  • Provide emergency transportation and accompaniment services
  • Provide crisis intervention, information and referrals
  • Provide presentations regarding youth/adult trafficking and other outreach efforts
  • Communicate as needed with all those involved with the victim such Child Protective Services, Judicial Professionals and other service providers
  • Maintain accurate client records and statistics in a timely, including providing progress reports/assessments monthly to Sacramento County
  • Complete face-to-face contact with an identified victim a minimum of 1 time during initial 72 hours of identification then a minimal 1 to 3 times per month or more if necessary to provide emotional support and to ensure immediate primary needs are met(safety, clothing, food and or housing/placement)
  • Attend and actively participate in local and regional meetings and trainings related to service provision for trafficking victims

 

Other Responsibilities

  • Attend and participate in agency meetings, staff meetings and in-service trainings
  • Complete WEAVE’s 69 hour Peer Counselor Training and attend at least 8 hours of continuing education yearly to stay current
  • Develop positive working relationships with other local organizations and agencies
  • Maintain a working knowledge of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, and child abuse laws and reporting responsibilities and file abuse reports, as needed
  • Maintain accurate and timely timesheets and data records
  • Be familiar with legal, medical, housing, educational, employment, and social service agencies and resources in the community which may be of use to clients
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in social services or a related field Preferred. Two years of experience strongly recommended.
  • Complete WEAVE’s 69- hour Peer Counselor Training and attend at least 8 hours of continuing education annually to stay current
  • Bilingual (Spanish) communication skills strongly preferred
  • Crisis intervention, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work well independently and as a reliable team member
  • Provide copy of valid California driver license, have reliable transportation, and submit current proof of vehicle insurance
  • Consistent demonstration of positive, cooperative, self-motivated, and professional behavior
  • Work with individuals with different areas of expertise, knowledge and skill sets
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed

How to Apply: https://secure.onehcm.com/ta/WEAVE.jobs?ApplyToJob=235019657

WEAVE is an EOE and welcomes diverse communities to apply.