Organization: Safe House Project
Location: Assigned Region (Remote with Travel)
Job Type: Full-Time, Salary
Reports to: Regional Navigator
Position Summary:
The Regional Coordinator supports Safe House Project’s (SHP) efforts within an assigned region by focusing on direct survivor support and regional community outreach. Reporting to the Regional Navigator, the Coordinator’s primary role is to engage with key stakeholders and community partners and augment survivor support for their region. The Regional Coordinator plays a critical role in participating in task force activities, coordinating local resources, and ensuring that survivor needs are met through local programs and services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Community Engagement and Outreach:
- Assist the Regional Navigator in cultivating relationships with law enforcement, healthcare providers, and community organizations to improve regional response efforts.
- Actively participate in local task forces and coalitions focused on combating human trafficking, ensuring SHP is well-represented in regional initiatives.
- Support awareness-raising activities, such as community presentations and outreach events, to educate stakeholders on human trafficking dynamics and resources available for survivors.
- Resource Coordination and Collaboration:
- Map local resources, identifying strengths and gaps in services available for trafficking survivors.
- Act as a connector between survivors and local services, ensuring that survivors receive timely and appropriate support.
- Serve as a regional point of contact for survivor support, coordinating closely with the Regional Navigator to ensure that all outreach and support activities align with SHP’s mission.
- Survivor Support:
- Provide trauma-informed support to survivors of human trafficking, including intake, initial case triage, and coordination of services and placements.
- Collaborate with local service providers to ensure survivors receive appropriate referrals and placements based on their needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation of survivor interactions, case notes, and service outcomes within SHP’s tracking systems.
- Data Management and Reporting:
- Ensure that all survivor support activities are thoroughly documented in SHP’s data systems, keeping accurate and up-to-date records.
- Provide regular reports on survivor cases, community engagement efforts, and regional trends to the Regional Navigator for program assessment and improvement.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in survivor support, case management, or community engagement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with survivors and community stakeholders.
- Familiarity with human trafficking dynamics, especially in rural and tribal areas, is preferred.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail and organization.
- Proficiency in data entry and case management systems, ensuring accurate and efficient reporting.
Character Qualifications:
Safe House Project’s core values are innovation, collaboration, hope, integrity, and stewardship.
- Activator & catalyst for change
- The ability to lead and influence other people
- Values connectedness and maintains relationships
- Service-driven and relationship-focused
- Sense of ownership and stewardship
- Proactive problem solver
- Professional, positive attitude