Anti-Human Trafficking Victim Advocate

Job description

Anti-Human Trafficking Victim Advocate

nJob Locations US-PA-Philadelphia

nJob ID

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nHuman Services

nCompensation Min

nUSD $45,500.00/Yr.

nCompensation Max

nUSD $50,000.00/Yr.

nType

nRegular Full-Time

nOverview

nPosition: Anti-Human Trafficking Victim Advocate

nDepartment: Philadelphia Social Service Ministries; New Day Drop In Center

nWork Location: Philadelphia County

nAvailability of Position: Immediate

nSchedule : Full-Time (40 hours a week), Monday – Friday, 9am -5pm, with one evening required per week. Some additional evenings and weekends may be required.

nReporting Relationship: Diversion and Clinical Services Program Manager

nSalary/Grade: $45,500-$50,000 annual; 10 Exempt

nThe Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

nnnGenerous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.

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nnEmployer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

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nnComprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles

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nnEligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

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nnFlexible Spending Accounts

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nnEligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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nnMost importantly – a job with a good purpose

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n nResponsibilities

nPosition Overview:

nThe Victim Advocate will work with the Program Manager, the Assistant Director of Anti-Trafficking and PAD Partner agencies in Philadelphia as an integral part of The Police-Assisted Diversion (PAD) program. PAD is a diversion program that offers social services to individuals in lieu of the traditional legal system. It involves a unique, active collaboration between police officers, social service providers, and local government. The PAD Victim Advocate will provide immediate contact, screening and assessment to individuals arrested for the crime of prostitution and for those receiving services at the New Day Drop-in Center. The Victim advocate will provide trauma informed clinical case management to all clients and will work with the area service provider partners to ensure follow up and coordination of all immediate aftercare services.

nDuties:

nnnConduct initial screening and intake of all individuals referred to New Day’s PAD program, as well as social referrals and walk-ins to the New Day Drop-in Center

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nnParticipate in managing a 24/7 hotline for response to victims of HT and coordinate services needed for all potential victims.

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nnProvide trauma informed care and victim center approach to all operations.

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nnProvide mobile case management in the community, accompanying clients to necessary appointments.

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nnDevelop individualized trauma informed and culturally sensitive service plans for self-sufficiency with clients to coordinate ongoing short- and long-term aftercare services.

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nnAssist all clients through linkages to area resources as identified in individualized service plan for obtaining self-sufficiency such as employment, education, training, detoxification, mental health, physical health, legal, family, and financial.

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nnBuild rapport and relationships with local Law Enforcement to ensure ongoing communication and victim centered policies.

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nnKeep up to date case notes, ensure client confidentiality, and conduct ongoing data collection and entry into Community Services database for all cases.

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nnManage a direct service caseload of 15-20 clients at any given point.

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nnPerforms related duties as assigned

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n nQualifications

nRequirements: BSW or related degree required. MSW preferred. Two years of experience working in human trafficking victim services or a related field (ex. Domestic violence, sexual assault, immigrant rights, workers’ rights) in a role that involves direct service provision. Experience with trauma informed care, preferably a working knowledge of Sanctuary Model for Trauma Informed services. Must have an understanding of the issue of domestic human trafficking. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel from site to site as may be needed in the performance of duties. Must be willing to travel long distances to meet with clients and community partners. Professional-level communications skills. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter. Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check. Must possess an appreciation for and support of the mission of The Salvation Army.

nContact: Please submit all resumes and cover letters online only as instructed below.

nCurrent Salvation Army Employees can apply online at .

nProspective employees can apply online at

nNo phone calls please.

nReleased by the Divisional Human Resources Department on 9/10/2026.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

nThe Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

nThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

nIts message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

nIts mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination .

nRequisition No. 2677

Worksite address

philadelphia, PA, 19117, US

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