Role Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Advocate provides crisis services, initial assessment, case management services, and services to youth referred to the program as victims of sex trafficking. The Advocate is responsible for the coordination of essential services within the organization. The Advocate participates in team decision making meetings, assists in prioritizing goals, developing a plan to reach those goals, and making referrals for services to accommodate their goal plan. The Advocate will maintain contact with referring/referral agencies, provide data collection, case documentation, file maintenance and social service to support the youth participants. Services are delivered from a strengths- based, participant-centered, culturally sensitive, and appropriate developmental approach. Particular attention is paid to a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach.

Role Summary

The Administrative Assistant acts as the gatekeeper for Awaken by greeting guests, working directly alongside Leadership to ensure optimal and efficient operations of the organization. The ideal candidate for this position will be an expert communicator and enjoy interacting with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds while being able to maintain several tasks at once. Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for communications, meeting arrangements, grant research and proposals, tracking and inputting data, participating in special events planning and preparation, and communications to volunteers and staff as directed.