Community Health Advocate - Banteay Srei

Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities.

This Community Health Advocate position will support the Banteay Srei team, providing advocacy, outreach, and support services for adolescent girls and young women who may be at risk of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) or are survivors of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and other forms of trauma.

Contributes as a team member to facilitate and enhance access to, appropriate utilization of, and satisfaction with AHS services by patients and community members. Helps to plan and implement advocacy activities through patient and community education and engagement. Job functions span duties in Member Services, Support Services, Clinical Services, and Community Services.

In 2004, health counselors, social workers and educators from Asian Health Services, the East Bay Asian Youth Center and Oakland Unified School District, recognized a rising trend of sexual exploitation and recruitment amongst women and girls in Oakland.

Today, Banteay Srei has grown into a flourishing youth resource center that provides a safe place for survivors/victims of sex trafficking, sexual assault and trauma. Young women and girls can build community and apply for paid internships. Programs include social, peer, and intergenerational support, healing arts, life skills-building, and leadership development.