Director of Survivor Advocacy

Job overview

The Director of Survivor Advocacy is an onsite, full-time role in Austin, TX. Compensation is described as an annual salary, but no numeric amount is specified. Unbound Now works to end human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. The director leads the regional advocacy team and oversees survivor services, staff supervision, local operations, and compliance. The role supports timely crisis response and relationship-based, trauma-responsive advocacy while maintaining referral partnerships and accurate grant and state contract reporting.

What you'll do

• Lead and supervise the regional advocacy team
• recruit, train, supervise, and retain advocates, support specialists, interns, and volunteers
• oversee on-call coverage and advocacy schedules
• ensure crisis intervention, case management, and emotional support for survivors
• monitor policy and state-agency compliance
• review documentation and data
• maintain relationships with DFPS, law enforcement, care coordinators, and service partners
• manage budgets, expenses, and reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of survivor advocacy

austin tx

unbound now

onsite

full-time

human trafficking

survivor advocacy

team leadership

crisis intervention

grant compliance

on-call rotation

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% employer-paid medical premiums for employee and family
• employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with 3% salary match after eligibility period
• dental and vision plans available at employee expense.

Why this role

Frequent supervisory on-call coverage; generally Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed; frequent local travel and occasional in-state or out-of-state travel; clinical licensure required.

About the employer

Unbound Now is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Social Advocacy Organizations. Sector: 81.