Advocate

Bcfsjobs

Not specified (assumed to be a mobile role with regional travel requirements)
Trauma-informed care
Relational advocacy
Crisis response
Bcfsjobs seeks an Advocate to provide trauma-informed advocacy and case management services to survivors of human trafficking, child abuse, and youth facing homelessness or addiction. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-3 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on crisis intervention and flexibility for after-hours support

Job Summary

  • The Advocate provides trauma-informed, relational advocacy and case management services to survivors, ensuring high-quality support in both crisis and long-term situations.
  • This role requires flexibility for after-hours and weekend crisis coverage and candidates must be available to respond to emergencies at any time, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Employees must have a reliable personal vehicle and be able to consistently meet a 90-minute crisis response timeframe, with mileage reimbursed.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Bcfsjobs seeks an Advocate to provide trauma-informed advocacy and case management services to survivors of human trafficking, child abuse, and youth facing homelessness or addiction. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-3 years of relevant experience, with a strong emphasis on crisis intervention and flexibility for after-hours support.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Relational advocacy
  • Crisis response
  • Safety planning
  • Case documentation
  • After-hours crisis coverage

Nice-to-have

  • Compassion, integrity, resilience
  • Relational care
  • Spanish communication is an asset

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, or related field
  • 2-3 years case management and/or crisis intervention experience
  • Personal or professional experience with victims of human trafficking, child abuse and neglect, or youth experiencing homelessness and/or addiction
  • Must have a reliable personal vehicle
  • Must be available for on-call rotation
  • Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

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