About Us

Waymakers is a well-established non-profit human services agency committed to helping individuals experiencing conflict and crisis make their way to a place of strength and stability. Celebrating more than 50 years of providing services in Orange County, Waymakers is comprised of 8 core programs assisting over 120,000 persons a year.

Learn more at www.WaymakersOC.org.

VICTIM ADVOCATE - HT(VAP) *Hybrid

Santa Ana. F/T, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; rotate on-call (Hybrid available)

Responsibilities include:

• 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 include:

• 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.

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 15-20 Paid Leave Days (based on hours worked and years of service)
• Choice of pre-tax group health plans with generous employer contribution
• Medical (HMO), Dental (PPO), and Vision (PPO) Plans
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with 3% fully vested employer contribution plus 1% match
• Free $50,000 Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Free Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

How To Apply:

Send resume and cover letter through Indeed or apply directly on our website: www.WaymakersOC.org

Visit our website to see our full list of employment opportunities and generous benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Waymakers is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state and/or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.45 - $23.52 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• victim services: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92602 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person