Human Trafficking Survivor Advocate

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Job Description Summary:

This position provides direct aftercare advocacy and programming for the OhioHealth Sexual Violence Services (OHSVS) Forensic Nursing Program (FNP). The role focuses on supporting survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking, including both sex and labor trafficking, beyond the initial emergency department visit or helpline call. The human trafficking advocate offers in-person and telephonic aftercare services to survivors from OhioHealth Emergency Departments in Central Ohio and regional locations such as Marion and Mansfield. Responsibilities include providing ongoing emotional support, personal advocacy, and guidance on available options; connecting survivors to community resources; sharing information on victims' rights; and assisting with Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation applications. The advocate provides in-person support during interactions with law enforcement and court proceedings as part of criminal justice advocacy.

Responsibilities And Duties:

75%: provide emotional support, crisis response, information, options, safety planning, resources, psychoeducation with a broad focus on all elements of victimization.to survivors and co-survivors via the Helpline or in-person emergency room response

20%: provide peer support to other advocates via regular check-in calls/emails and meetings, mentorship to new advocates via job shadowing and onboarding.

5%: participate regularly in advocate in-services, staff meetings, 40-hour training, and support SARNCO outreach efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School or GED (Required)

Additional Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Sexual assault advocacy

Anti-oppression

Trauma Informed Care

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

32

Department

SANE

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... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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