Do you speak Romanian and have a passion for reaching people trapped in prostitution and accompanying them in both practical and spiritual ways on the path to healing? Do you want to see God at work as you step out in faith? The Austria team is seeking someone to engage in street outreach and social work in Vienna. Romanian women rank consistently in the top group of sexually exploited people in Europe, and Austria and Germany are popular destination markets. A decisive factor for sexually exploited people responding to outreach is a street- and social worker who speaks their language.
Romanian Language Anti-Trafficking Ministry
REQUIREMENTS:
Theologically grounded and active and passionate about prayer. Existing competence in spoken Romanian, and a commitment to start learning German. Psychological resilience and a commitment to sexual purity are a must. Must not consume pornography. Compassionate team player, good at building personal support structures and finding solutions amid adversity and complexity. Patient and able to work amid many cultural and socio-economic contexts, as well as interdenominationally. German fluency can be attained on the field, but Romanian near-fluency is a prerequisite for applying for this specific position. Female, age 21 or older.
Theologically grounded and active and passionate about prayer. Existing competence in spoken Romanian, and a commitment to start learning German. Psychological resilience and a commitment to sexual purity are a must. Must not consume pornography. Compassionate team player, good at building personal support structures and finding solutions amid adversity and complexity. Patient and able to work amid many cultural and socio-economic contexts, as well as interdenominationally. German fluency can be attained on the field, but Romanian near-fluency is a prerequisite for applying for this specific position. Female, age 21 or older.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Join with other local believers in a team context to creatively reach women in brothel and street prostitution settings. Conduct regular streetwork and engage in individual appointments to understand and assess women's needs. Understand factors contributing to women's continued bondage and come up with creative solutions (with the help of a team, partnering within a network of NGOs, and consulting the Holy Spirit) to help women exit prostitution and put together a life that leads to wholeness. Assistance with legal, relational and financial issues. Provide occasional translation for medical, legal, and social appointments.
Join with other local believers in a team context to creatively reach women in brothel and street prostitution settings. Conduct regular streetwork and engage in individual appointments to understand and assess women's needs. Understand factors contributing to women's continued bondage and come up with creative solutions (with the help of a team, partnering within a network of NGOs, and consulting the Holy Spirit) to help women exit prostitution and put together a life that leads to wholeness. Assistance with legal, relational and financial issues. Provide occasional translation for medical, legal, and social appointments.
LANGUAGE NEEDS:
Fluent in Romanian, Willing to learn German
Fluent in Romanian, Willing to learn German
LANGUAGE USED:
Romanian, German
Romanian, German
LIVING ENVIRONMENT:
In consultation with the Austria team, establish a home in Vienna.
In consultation with the Austria team, establish a home in Vienna.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The working environment is flexible and will vary considerably week to week. Plan to spend time in the Herzwerk office and conduct some meetings there but also travel to various locations around the city of Vienna with clients as needed, helping them find their way and communicate.
The working environment is flexible and will vary considerably week to week. Plan to spend time in the Herzwerk office and conduct some meetings there but also travel to various locations around the city of Vienna with clients as needed, helping them find their way and communicate.
INTERNSHIP:
No
No
Location:
Austria, Europe MENA
Austria, Europe MENA
