Anti-Human Trafficking Bilingual Advocate - LRC (Latina Resource Center) (Finance)

Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate (Bilingual) Job 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 processes, which ensure that all program requirements are documented and maintained in the required manner.

Provides assistance to victims that includes arranging referrals for social, economic, vocational, psychological, legal, and medical resources to meet individual needs.

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/or programs that will provide financial assistance, shelter, and services that will increase their safety and self-sufficiency.

Develop and implement collaborative response efforts to human trafficking among participating local and regional organizations and law enforcement.

Conduct follow-up contacts on with assigned victims, collaborating community organizations, law enforcement, and the State/District Attorney's Office.

Participate in the civil and criminal trial aspects of the crime victim and provide education, support, and intervention during trial exposure times.

Collaborate with state and federal law enforcement and other human trafficking services and programs to ensure clients safety, the protection of rights and that their immediate needs are addressed.

Provide training and technical assistance to representatives from local organizations on the basics of human trafficking, empowering them to help in the identification of potential victims.

Anti-Human Trafficking Advocate (Bilingual) Job Qualifications:

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. Note: Additional years of work experience in a relevant field can be substituted for one year of education.

One year experience serving vulnerable and/or at risk underserved populations.

Demonstrated experienced providing client care and leveraging resources that will assist client achieve 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.

Able to demonstrate case management techniques; effectively utilizing 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.

Condition of Employment:

Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check prior to employment.

UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.