Trauma Support Advocate

3 days ago


West Palm Beach, Florida, United States Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach Full time
About This Role

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach, seeks a compassionate and experienced Trauma Support Advocate to join our team. This is a grant-funded position, and the ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of trauma-informed care and a passion for working with survivors of human trafficking.

Job Summary

The Trauma Support Advocate will provide client-centered, trauma-informed peer mentoring services to survivors of human trafficking. This role involves delivering intensive support, leading groups, and connecting survivors with community resources. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with survivors and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide Intensive Support: The Trauma Support Advocate will deliver intensive peer support to confirmed and suspected survivors of human trafficking, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Lead Groups: This role involves leading groups for survivors of trafficking, providing culturally competent services, and leveraging lived expertise to enhance support.
  • Connect Survivors with Resources: The Trauma Support Advocate will identify and connect survivors with community resources, such as shelters, healthcare providers, legal aid, and vocational training programs.
  • Advocate on Behalf of Survivors: This role involves advocating on behalf of survivors, both within the organization and in external systems, to ensure their rights and needs are met.
  • Maintain Accurate Records: The Trauma Support Advocate will maintain accurate and confidential case records, including documentation of services provided and progress reports.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required.
  • Lived Experience: The ideal candidate will have lived experience of trafficking, domestic violence, homelessness, substance use, and/or related lived experiences.
  • At Least Two Years in Recovery: Required, with two years out of lived experience circumstances.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish: Required.
  • Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Essential for building trust with survivors, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and advocating on behalf of clients.
  • Capacity to Work Collaboratively: The Trauma Support Advocate must be able to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals, including law enforcement, legal professionals, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations.
  • Strong Organizational and Problem-Solving Skills: Required to connect survivors with appropriate resources and navigate complex systems.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is $45,000 - $55,000 per year, depending on experience. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach, offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

What We Offer

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach, is a faith-based organization that provides a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer opportunities for professional growth, continuing education, and community involvement. Our team is passionate about serving our community and making a difference in the lives of survivors of human trafficking.

How to Apply

If you are a compassionate and experienced professional with a passion for serving survivors of human trafficking, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you



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