Outreach and Services Coordinator

Clients: Victims of Human Trafficking Language Req: Spanish or Korean Salary: $35,000 – 37,000

Position Description: Polaris Project is seeking an Outreach and Services Coordinator to implement and manage a comprehensive outreach program to survivors of trafficking in persons in New Jersey. The position will be based out of the Newark Office. Under the supervision of the Co-Executive Directors, the Outreach and Services Coordinator will supervise direct victim outreach and community outreach services; coordinate any provision of services and referrals; supervise Outreach Specialist and Client Services Fellows; manage relationships with other service provider and law enforcement partners; conduct professional training and in-service training on trafficking in persons; and participate in Polaris Project community activities.

Applicants must have a strong ethic of service and self-sacrifice, and should be committed and enthusiastic about working the regular overtime and late nights involved in outreach work and community activities as well as being on-call 24 hours for clients. Occasional overnights are required on a rotating basis to accompany clients during emergency shelter provision. Emotional maturity, stability, and resilience are required, along with excellent social skills that facilitate authentic, empathic, and friendly communication. Experience, comfort, and sensitivity working in multi-cultural environments are required. In addition to the direct service activities, applicants should be excited to be a part of the passionate activist community of Polaris Project, including being involved in Fellow social events, community events, and other grassroots activities.

Client Population: Most clients will be survivors of sex trafficking or labor trafficking and labor exploitation will also be handled. Clients will include foreign national survivors, particularly Asian, Latino, and Eastern European, as well as U.S. national survivors of trafficking in street prostitution, brothels, strip clubs, and escort agencies.

Client Service Philosophy: Polaris Project’s client services provide a safe and appropriate environment for trafficking victims and coordination of comprehensive care that is sensitive to their unique needs. The philosophy guiding Polaris Project’s direct service provision is strengths-based, client-centered, and culturally and linguistically sensitive throughout the phases of assessment and care. Polaris Project uses the empowerment model of service delivery, encouraging the client to actively make choices about the development and implementation of her treatment and to leverage her strengths while developing a positive sense of self. The empowerment model profoundly changes the expectation of the client and her role – from passive participant to manager of her own life and collaborator within her social support network.

Requirements: - Native or fluent Spanish or Korean. Russian would be a preferred additional language. - 2 or more years experience in outreach or client services (including internship and practicum), with demonstrated competency in client service provision and case management, preferably to survivors of trafficking in persons, trauma, domestic violence, and/or sexual assault - Enthusiasm to work overtime and to be on-call 24/7 - Demonstrated passion for social justice, human rights issues, and women’s issues - Experience working in multicultural environments - Resiliently positive and energetic attitude; strong stamina for long work hours - Emotional maturity, stability and resilience - Commitment to involvement in activist community at Polaris Project - Confidence in managing staff, Fellows and volunteers - Comfort and sensitivity when working with survivors of commercial sexual exploitation - Driver's license and regular access to an insured car - Agreement with Polaris Values: http://216.128.14.181/polarisproject/about_p3/Mission.htm

Preferred: - MSW or BSW - Experience working within the criminal justice system

Application Instructions: PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR MAIL YOUR APPLICATION. All application materials should be sent electronically as attachments to Katherine Chon at [email protected] and to Sandra Kim at [email protected]. Materials should include a custom cover letter, resume, and three references, plus any additional personal statements you may wish to include. The deadline for application is rolling, until a candidate is chosen, so early application is advised.