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Victim Advocate - HT (VAP) *Hybrid

Application Deadline: June 02, 2024 Location: Irvine, California, United States

VICTIM ADVOCATE - HT(VAP) Hybrid

Victim Assistance Programs – Irvine. F/T, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Must be available for on-call rotation. Hybrid available

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the provision of assistance to victims of human trafficking to mitigate the impact of victimization.
• Will be on rotation to respond to client emergencies, calls from law enforcement, and through the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science, criminal justice or related field and a basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and victimology.
• Requires up to two years of related experience working with people in a position involving the provision of victim services, peer counseling, equivalent social skills, and program administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural/ethnic diversity of the service population and to be sensitive to the needs of special populations.
• Valid California driver’s license, liability insurance meeting minimum state requirements, satisfactory driving record, and a reliable automobile.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Starting pay: $22.45 - $23.52 per hour

Waymakers is a "Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer."

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