Outreach Worker

*Due to the population served, we are considering female applicants onlySchedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (with one late day for groups)SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe Outreach Worker is responsible for providing emergency and transitional/ongoing support to girls who have been victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The Outreach Worker will work closely with the We Rise team to create Care Plans in order to best assist victims of commercial sexual exploitation to leave the life and create positive futures. This position will be responsible for performing all job duties and descriptions according to program policies and procedures.JOB FUNCTIONS*Provide a survivor voice to ensure survivor-informed, culturally relevant policies and procedures so that all aspects of service delivery are trauma-informed and evidenced-based.Carry out tasks as part of the public awareness plan; liaise with key community organizations to ensure prompt recognition of victims and referral to the program.Cover the 24/7 hotline according to program schedule.When called, respond in person to administer psychological first aid to girls who are in the life; provide resources, such as Bags of Hope, and emergency aid (food gift certificates, transportation, emergency temporary housing) to offer a path out.Enlist translation services as necessary.Carry a caseload of girls who have chosen to engage in transitional services. Connect with each girl on caseload in person at least 1X/week; contact girls via phone/technology at least 3x/week.Along with the program team and consultants, create a Care Plan for each girl on caseload to include the provision of housing, healthcare, mental health, educational and vocational services. Plan also includes CSEC specific supports, such as Mentoring, group, etc.Facilitate referrals to our preferred network to meet service needs; remove obstacles to following through with referrals.Work collaboratively with law enforcement to enhance girls safety and aid in prosecution, when appropriate.Responsible for ensuring a robust schedule of services to include survivor-led group counseling, substance abuse peer support, etc.; take the lead in some service provision.Ensure that data is promptly entered into File Maker; review quarterly outcomes data with the team.Required to use personal vehicle, when Centerboard vehicle is not available in order to meet aftercare outreach or appointment requirements.Obtain required training for Agency and job position, in addition to any other training mandated by Centerboard, including multicultural awareness orientation.Complete other tasks or job assignments as required.QUALIFICATIONSPersonal history as a survivor of commercial sexual exploitation as an adolescent or young adult strongly preferred (this may include exploitation through prostitution, stripping, or pornography). A significant length of time in recovery from sexual exploitation (out of the commercial sex industry). A minimum of a high school diploma or GED. A current drivers license and access to a car.Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.