Anti-Human Trafficking Survivor Support Specialist (Part-time)
Anti-Human Trafficking Survivor Support Specialist (Part-time)
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Overview
Location: The Bloom Initiative servingConnecticut (office located in Hartford CT)
Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 28
Schedule: Tues - Fri; 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Scope & Purpose: Provide comprehensive case management services to survivors of human trafficking. Serve as a point of contact for survivors in coordinating necessary services and resources to address the survivors complex needs including but not limited to emotional and mental health housing/shelter employment medical legal and other supports. Participate in street outreach program planning drop-in centers and community education. Operate within program budget and funds; serve as a liaison for the program; and fulfill all administrative program requirements including submission of progress reports and data entry.
Learn more about how The Salvation Army is committed to ending human trafficking at as a positive and professional representative of The Salvation Army.
- accompanying survivors to appointments social service agencies meetings with law enforcement etc.;
- collaborating with survivors to develop a service plan and timeline based on identified goals and barriers;
- meeting face-to-face with survivors throughout the month to review goals and make updates or changes to the plan; and
- maintaining weekly contact with survivors through phone calls and emails.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in social work or a related social services field; two years of case management experience required.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain ethical conduct following organizational policy and conduct business consistent with the organizations mission values and policies.
- Ability to work independently on assigned duties and willingness to seek and accept supervision as needed.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including empathetic listening.
- Excellent organizational and case file/documentation management skills.
- Experience in public speaking and speaking to small groups preferred.
- Knowledge of or willingness to learn a trauma-informed harm-reduction and survivor-centered approach.
- Linguistic and cultural competency to holistically serve survivors of human trafficking.
- Must complete KeepSAfe and other training requirements upon hire.
- Valid Motor Vehicle Drivers license is required. Must obtain and maintain driving privileges per Salvation Army insurance company.
- Prior experience of at least two years working with survivors of human trafficking or other victims of crime preferred. Experience should include providing direct service to underserved populations. Survivors of human trafficking are encouraged to apply.
- Unquestioned confidentiality with sensitive personal information.
- Working knowledge of the functions of community organizations social services public benefits health care systems and related human services.
- Adhere to guidelines for staff responsibilities as found in the Salvation Armys Employee Manuals.
- Will respect and promote the interest of The Salvation Army. The individual is not required to embrace the tenets of faith but they are required to promote and respect the mission of The Salvation Army.
Learn more about The Salvation Armys Southern New England Division at Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Part-Time
