Advocate

Location: Newaygo & Muskegon Counties, MI
Status: Full-time (32-40 hours/week), M-Th, 9 AM-5 PM (office hours) and occasional
events/groups to attend outside those hours
Classification: Nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act
Education: Degree in Social Work or related field preferred; CCAR Certification a plus
Pay Range: $22-27/Hour
Description Written/Last Reviewed: August 2026
Reports to: Director of Operations
Please send cover letter & resume by Sept 15, 2026 to jobs@hopeprojectusa.org
(Cover letter is required)
Position Summary:
The Hope Project’s (THP) Advocate will help with case management of youth and adult
clients and help with fulfilling program goals. This Advocate position will be trained in
Muskegon County but will have clients in Muskegon & Newaygo Counties. They must
be willing to commute between these two counties.
Responsibilities Include:
• Case Management:
• Provide screening and client intakes
• Manage an active case load of 30-60 clients
• Co-facilitate support groups when needed
• Document in Apricot Database interactions with clients
• Provide Advocacy and Supportive Services: Assist and/or advocate on behalf of
clients and to link clients with community systems personnel to secure the
following services:
• Youth Services: Provide youth clients with referrals to activities and
programming including but not limited to, counseling, recreational
activities, arts and crafts, tutoring, mentoring, opportunities to participate in
community activities such as 4-H, theater groups, volunteer organizations,
etc. while supporting their parents/guardians.
• Criminal Justice Advocacy: Provide support, assistance, and/or advocate

for clients at any stage of the criminal justice process, including post-
sentencing services. Work to ensure that clients have access to justice

and legal entitlements, such as protection orders

• Employment Services: Provide support, assistance and/or advocate for
clients in gaining the necessary skills, knowledge, resources to secure
employment suitable for maintaining independent living.
• Provide support, assistance, and/or advocate for clients in accessing and
utilizing community support services
• Health Care: Provide support, assistance and/or advocate for clients in
obtaining emergency and routine health care at hospitals, physicians,
dentists, mental healthcare professionals and other healthcare providers.
• Housing Advocacy: Provide support, assistance and/or advocate for
clients in obtaining safe housing and/or relocating a client.
• Transportation: Provide and/or assist clients with transportation to and
from programming, appointments, court, etc. Adhere to all applicable laws
related to safety in the transportation of children and adults.
• Emergency Financial Assistance: Connect clients with financial and/or
material resources for items such as prescriptions, transportation (e.g. bus
passes, gas cards, taxi vouchers), security deposits, and security
systems/modifications to address any emergency needs of the client.

• Recovery Coaching (if certified life recovery coach)
• Provide peer-based support to clients seeking or in recovery from
substance use disorders.
• Help create recovery plans, navigate resources, set goals, and build sober
support networks with clients
• Help clients maintain accountability to sustain long term recovery.
• Facilitate recovery groups
• Provide Systems Change, Community Education and Public Awareness
o Work collaboratively with community systems used by crime victims during
crisis. Systems include active participation on inter-agency councils, Case
Managers Meeting and Task Forces to help further resources for clients
o Educate or train adults and the general population on human trafficking.
o Communicate effectively THP’s mission, values, and purpose to inspire
people to support THP’s cause

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at the
discretion of the director.
Requirements:
• Commitment to The Hope Project’s mission and core values
• Understanding of sex trafficking, trauma, and what makes someone vulnerable
• Highly professional with strong administrative and organizational skills
• A people person, extremely welcoming and engaging, with a heart of compassion
and empathy to serve others
• Ability to work without supervision and manage time effectively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass national background check and driver record check
• Certified Life Recovery Coach (At least 2-year sobriety) a plus

• Familiarity with Apricot (client management software program) a plus
• Ability to speak Spanish a plus
• Lived experience a plus
• Experience in case management preferred
About The Hope Project
The Hope Project is a 501c3 non-profit Christian faith-based organization. Our mission
is to support the healing of girls and women who have survived sex trafficking and
prevent further cases through mentoring and education. Our vision is to end the
suffering from sex trafficking.
Our core values are:
Love → We are motivated by the love of Christ.
Justice → We believe that God has called us to bring justice to a broken world.
Empowerment → We are committed to creating an environment of empowerment.
Collaboration → We are committed to meeting the diverse needs of those we serve
through collaboration.
Stewardship → We are committed to using the resources we are given responsibly and
transparently.
Prayer → We believe in the power of prayer.
We provide individual therapy, group therapy, support groups, recovery coaching,
recovery groups, mentoring, case management, extra support and resources to
survivors of sex trafficking and vulnerable youth starting at age 11 years old. In addition,
The Hope Project has opened Rays of Hope, a healing home for women who have
survived sex trafficking and is working towards opening a home for children. The Hope
Project is located in Muskegon, MI but also has a satellite office in Newaygo County
(White Cloud). The Hope Project is an umbrella and oversight to the Newaygo Co.
Human Trafficking Task Force and the Lakeshore Human Trafficking Task Force.