Survivor Advocacy Commercially Sexually Exploited Youth Advocate-Northeast Texas (Bowie County)

Company: Unbound Now
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Salary Benefits Unbound Now is ending human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as individuals driven by hope, oriented towards service, and committed to excellence. To learn more about our values, please read our Statement of Faith. Job Status: Full-time, Exempt, Grant-supported (1 year, but plan to apply for continuance) Job Location: Unbound Now Local Office Job Summary: The primary function of the CSEY Advocate is to provide individualized crisis response and ongoing case management and support for youth survivors of sex trafficking, using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure high-quality services and maintain compliance with established program, state, and federal standards. Compensation: Annual Salary Benefits: Unbound Now offers a generous benefits package including health insurance for employee and family with premiums covered by employer; employer-paid life insurance for employee; and the option to participate in Unbound Now's retirement plan (with 3% salary match after 90 days with a 1-year vesting period). Dental and Vision are available at employee expense. Schedule/Availability: 40-50 hrs/wk. Evening, weekend, and holiday call required. Scheduling flexibility needed. Travel: This position requires frequent travel within the immediate area and occasional travel in or out of state for client transportation or training. Working conditions: Some work performed in a normal office environment, other service-provider conditions environment, or other professional environment. Some work within the community, in high-vulnerability locations Job Responsibilities: Respond to calls from law enforcement, CST care coordinators, and other referral sources when on call; arrive at victims location within required time frame Meet immediate physical needs of youth - clothes, food, toiletries, etc. Provide ongoing field-based advocacy, case management, and emotional support Independently coordinate referrals, service planning, and documentation of services for assigned caseload Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop service plans, and make independent decisions in the field regarding the safety and well-being of assigned youth Provide transportation with parent or guardian permission to appointments and services as needed and as feasible Meet with each assigned survivor weekly if in town; meet with survivors placed out-of-town monthly; maintain communication through other means in between weekly meetings In coordination with the MDT, help create and update safety plans for survivors Attend CPS case staffings and MDT emergency response meetings and scheduled staffings Document all interactions with survivors, their families, and partner agencies within 72 hours Build and maintain good relationships with organizations that provide services relevant to trafficking victims Alert supervisor when difficult situations arise Recognize red flag behavior and report to supervisor or Executive Director When not otherwise available, provide an appropriate level of support to non-offending family members of victims in order to help create a good home environment to which the victim can return while maintaining needed boundaries. Convey a service-oriented approach: Communicate an eagerness to be helpful, starting with every referral, initial contact, and/or initial engagement and continuing through service delivery, with all stakeholders. Provide those seeking assistance with help, even when they are ineligible for advocate services or are seeking something outside Unbound Nows scope. When referring someone, offer a warm handoff to others whenever possible. Balance the limitations of the advocate role with being resourceful, including seeking help from others as needed. Be consistent, reliable, and flexible. Collaborate actively in support of partners objectives. Ensure case management in collaboration with on-going system and service- or investigation-based case management, continuing case management beyond others eligibility parameters. Ensure that case management is carried out in a manner that is relationship-based, trauma-responsive, and survivor-centered. Commit to weekly in-person meetings with your supervisor. Telephonic supervision may occur once in any 30-day period. Participate in Unbound Nows advocate resilience group Apply specialized training and use professional judgment in determining the best way to serve youth during crisis and on an ongoing basis Complete DFPS monthly and quarterly reports accurately and in a timely manner Participate in weekly advocacy team meetings/case staffings Participate in all required trainings Submit expense documentation properly and within required timeframes Working Relationships: Supervisor: CSEY Advocacy Coordinator Works with: Unbound Now local office team, CST care coordinators and MDT partners, other Unbound Now survivor advocacy teams Supervises: Survivor advocacy interns and volunteer mentors Experience and Education Bachelors degree in social work or related field Experience working with victims of human trafficking, victims of child abuse and neglect, or youth experiencing homelessness and/or addiction Lived experience of trafficking or exploitation preferred Preferred 2-3 years case management and/or crisis intervention experience Trained in trauma-informed care Trained in stages of change model and use of motivational interviewing Job Requirements: Mature Christian faith, as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church Three references, (supervisor, professional, personal) Agree to and pass all required criminal background checks, including DFPS criminal history check and abuse and neglect registry check Pass employment eligibility verification Complete Unbound Nows pre-service training for specialized CSEY advocates Fulfill Unbound Nows annual and ongoing training requirements for specialized CSEY advocates Abide by all Unbound Now policies and procedures and MDT protocols at all times, including Unbound Nows Abuse Prevention and Response Policy Willingness to serve in rotation for 24-hour on-call response, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Willingness to use personal vehicle for work travel; valid drivers license, reliable vehicle, current car insurance At least 23 years of age or older Critical Qualities Excellent relational, communication, and interpersonal skills Good organizational and administrative abilities Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information Ability to build trust and good working relationships with others Appreciation of need for cultural competency High level of emotional maturity and responsibility Ability to exercise discretion in caring for youth in crisis and providing long term support Strong work ethic Innovative problem solver Ability to adapt immediately to changes in the field Commitment to excellence and professionalism in services provided Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times Ability to work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team Commitment to self-care and wellness Physical Requirements Demands sometimes require ability to lift loads up to 50 pounds Demands frequently require close visual attention Demands frequently require prolonged mental concentration

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