Residential Advocate | Manatee County

Join Our Mission to Bring Freedom to the Exploited Selah Freedom is a faith-based organization guided by Biblical principles. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, authoritative Word of God. There is only one God—eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit—who is the ONLY way, truth, and life. Job Opening: Residential Advocate Location: Manatee County, FL Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt At Selah Freedom, we are on the frontlines of the fight to end human trafficking. Headquartered in Sarasota, FL, we provide safe housing, outreach, teen prevention, and national awareness and training programs across the Midwest and Southeast. What You'll Do As a Residential Advocate, you'll work one-on-one with survivors of sex trafficking who are living in our residential program. Your role is to offer emotional support, ensure stability, and help survivors navigate key services like medical care, housing, mental health, and more. You'll also provide safe transportation and keep thorough documentation of services provided. Facilitate assessments and treatment planning for survivors. Support access to legal, medical, housing, and counseling services. Provide consistent and compassionate transportation to appointments, work, and community resources. Document services in our secure database and attend all required meetings and trainings. Be available for flexible shifts, including weekends, overnights, and holidays. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Criminology, or a related behavioral science; lived or work experience will be considered in lieu of education. Experience in trauma-informed environments and/or working with sex trafficking survivors. Cross-cultural competence and the ability to meet survivors where they are. Commitment to ongoing education in trauma, substance abuse, and survivor support. A clean driving record and willingness to travel locally. Why Selah Freedom? This is more than a job—it's a calling. Join a team rooted in faith and driven by: Ownership – We step up and take responsibility. Collaboration – We build one another up. Gratitude – We work with thankful hearts. Communication – We lead with truth and grace. Balance – We prioritize both purpose and personal well-being. We provide the support, training, and spiritual alignment you need to make a meaningful impact. Work Schedule & Environment Must be flexible and available for overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts on a weekly basis. Moderate travel and physical activity required. Work environment is generally quiet to moderate in noise level. Be a safe place for those starting over. Apply now to become a Residential Advocate and help restore hope and freedom. #J-18808-Ljbffr Selah Freedom