What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Advocate | Full Time | Manatee County position at Selah Freedom?
Full-Time Residential Advocate Location: Manatee County Organization: Selah Freedom
Join Our Mission to End Sex Trafficking
Selah Freedom is a Christ-centered, faith-based nonprofit dedicated to ending sex trafficking and bringing freedom to the exploited. Guided by Biblical principles, we believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. We serve with the conviction that there is only one God-eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-who is the only way, truth, and life.
Our team lives out our core values-Ownership, Collaboration, Gratitude, Communication, and Balance-as we walk alongside survivors on their journey to restoration.
Position Summary
As a Residential Advocate, you will provide direct support to survivors of sex trafficking in our safe housing program. This includes assisting with assessments, treatment planning, transportation, and connecting residents to community resources. You will be an essential part of creating a safe, healing, and Christ-centered environment where women can experience hope and transformation.
Key Responsibilities
This is more than a job-it's a calling. You'll be part of a team committed to walking alongside survivors in a Christ-centered environment, helping them step into a life of freedom and restoration.
If you are passionate about using your gifts to serve God and impact lives for eternity, we invite you to apply.
Selah Freedom is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. As a faith-based organization, Selah Freedom reserves the right to prefer candidates who share and affirm our Statement of Faith pursuant to Section 702 of the Civil Rights Act.
Join Our Mission to End Sex Trafficking
Selah Freedom is a Christ-centered, faith-based nonprofit dedicated to ending sex trafficking and bringing freedom to the exploited. Guided by Biblical principles, we believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. We serve with the conviction that there is only one God-eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-who is the only way, truth, and life.
Our team lives out our core values-Ownership, Collaboration, Gratitude, Communication, and Balance-as we walk alongside survivors on their journey to restoration.
Position Summary
As a Residential Advocate, you will provide direct support to survivors of sex trafficking in our safe housing program. This includes assisting with assessments, treatment planning, transportation, and connecting residents to community resources. You will be an essential part of creating a safe, healing, and Christ-centered environment where women can experience hope and transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate assessments, treatment planning, and support services for residents, including legal, medical, housing, and mental health needs.
- Provide safe and reliable transportation for residents to appointments, work, classes, and community activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the client services database.
- Attend required meetings and trainings, including ongoing education in trauma, substance abuse, and sex trafficking.
- Support the residential program by fostering an environment that reflects the love and grace of Christ.
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminology, or related behavioral science field required, experience will be considered in place of education
- Experience in trauma-informed care, substance abuse treatment, or working with survivors of exploitation preferred.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Flexible schedule availability, including weekends, overnights, and holidays.
- Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds.
- Travel may be required.
- Moderate noise level environment.
This is more than a job-it's a calling. You'll be part of a team committed to walking alongside survivors in a Christ-centered environment, helping them step into a life of freedom and restoration.
If you are passionate about using your gifts to serve God and impact lives for eternity, we invite you to apply.
Selah Freedom is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. As a faith-based organization, Selah Freedom reserves the right to prefer candidates who share and affirm our Statement of Faith pursuant to Section 702 of the Civil Rights Act.