Overnight Sanctuary Place Advocate

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve including Brockton New Bedford Plymouth the South Shore South Coast Cape Cod Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket have some of the highest poverty rates and largest wealth gaps in Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years we have addressed the complex needs of people who are disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination and have fallen through the cracks of mainstream systems of care. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race ethnicity culture gender sexual orientation age ability and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity equity and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial ethnic and cultural groups including youth LGBTQIA individuals immigrants people with limited English proficiency survivors of sexual assault domestic violence commercial sexual exploitation people with substance use disorders and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care emergency services and support.

POSITION: Sanctuary Place Advocate

PROGRAM: Sanctuary Place

HOURS: 3rd Shift - 36 hours weekly Mon-Thu 10:30PM-7:30AM

SALARY: 28.10

LOCATION: Wrentham

BENEFITS: Medical Dental Vision 403b Retirement Plan Employee Assistance Program etc.

DUTIES: Under the direct supervision of the Sanctuary Place Director the SP advocate will provide overall support to residents and will ensure the safety security and wellbeing of residents and the maintenance and functioning of the program throughout their shift.

• Assess survivors initially and proceed with safety planning orientation to services.
• Provide comprehensive case management services to survivors of sexual exploitation that follows a trauma-informed harm reduction survivor-centered approach. Services will include accompanying survivors to appointments social service agencies etc.; collaborating with survivors to develop a service plan and timeline based on identified goals and barriers; meeting face-to-face with survivors throughout the month to review goals and make updates or changes to the plan.
• Assist survivors with accessing resources including emotional and mental health medical services employment services legal services and others as determined by the individualized service plan.
• Attend & coordinate group activities including but not limited to wellness and recreation.
• Engage and support the community by participating in outreach efforts to increase sexual exploitation awareness and victim identification.
• Prepare and maintain quality case notes and documentation for any contact made and service provided.
• Promote a clean harmonious and welcoming environment.
• Light housekeeping.
• Ensure that the basic needs of all residents are met during their stay including but not limited to food clothing bedding and medical needs.
• Work closely with the case manager to communicate needs and to ensure seamless continuity of services.
• Document all interactions as required and expected including but not limited to special requests incidents and other concerns. Report all safety concerns to Program Director.
• Maintain safety and security precautions.
• Work closely with the Program Director to identify and address all facility maintenance in a timely fashion.
• Any other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Case management experience.
• Must demonstrate great time management skills.
• Prior experience of working with survivors of sexual exploitation or other victims of crime preferred. Experience should include providing direct service to underserved populations.
• Lived experience in sexual exploitation/Substance abuse strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of the dynamics of sexual exploitation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge of & experience in providing a trauma-informed harm reduction and survivor-centered approach.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with crisis intervention regarding issues such as homelessness mental health substance abuse preferred. Experience in accessing community resources and making referrals particularly in housing. Self-starter with a strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience working with survivors of gender-based violence and sexual exploitation; Experience addressing the impacts of decisions and actions on multiple communities. Understanding of both interpersonal and structural racism and bias. Knowledge and understanding of sexual exploitation.

Please indicate on your cover letter the position you are applying for. Please note that resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.