- Provide Trauma-informed crisis intervention and criminal justice advocacy to victim of human trafficking and other victims of crime.
- In collaboration with agency staff, assess the urgency of victim's needs and seek immediate assistance from those issues affecting victim's safety..
- Maintain contact with victims throughout the duration of the criminal case and make efforts to link victims with appropriate services in the community.
- Provide case management.
- Conduct outreach and trainings related to working with human trafficking victims
- Conduct on-scene/field interviews and needs assessments of victims after hours as necessary (Weekends and after 5:00pm Weekdays).
- Maintain cultural sensitivity, discretion and integrity to work on highly confidential investigations.
- Perform other related duties.
Preferred Skills
- Bilingual candidates preferred.
- Experience working with survivors/victims of human trafficking or victims of sexual assault.
- At least 3+ years of work experience in Social Work.
- Experience coordinating services for victims of human trafficking.
- Experience in educating members of other processional disciplines by developing training curricula and presenting lectures on social work and the intricacies of trauma amongst human trafficking victims.
- Knowledge of counseling interventions with trauma victims.
- Must be willing to work with children.
- Exceptional organizational, time-management and multi-tasking skills, including the ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and within a team environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively and across disciplines are necessary.
- Candidate(s) must have excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills.
Additional Information
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work.
- A valid Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION IS GRANT-FUNDED.
Hours/Shift
Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
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1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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