Anti-Trafficking Specialist

at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

THE SALVATION ARMY
NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION
City Mission
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:Anti-Trafficking Specialist, STOP-IT Program
LOCATION/DEPT:City Mission
REPORTS TO: STOP-IT Program Manager
FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt
STATUS TYPE: RFT

DEPARTMENT MISSION
To assist in accomplishing the mission of The Salvation Army through the coordination of all mission activities, corps and social service, within the City of Chicago.
OUTCOMES
Provides comprehensive case management services for victims of human trafficking case management activities will result in 1) establish a trusting relationship with potential trafficking victims, 2) assist them to construct a safe, realistic, and culturally-sensitive plan to leave trafficking, and 3) assist them to create a safe, realistic plan for sustaining life after exit by providing comprehensive case management. Carry out functions that result in achieving expected outcomes as identified in the STOP-IT Program Plan. Special functions may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Case Management Activities
Provide case management services as directed by the agency's program policies and procedures, focused on assisting victims in leaving human trafficking. May be required to conduct a majority of direct service or outreach related activities off site, including home visits, work within schools or within community agencies.
With close supervision, conducts assessment the victim's immediate threat of harm.
Utilizes and implements the Motivational Interviewing model for assessing the trafficking victim's readiness for rescue or for leaving their trafficking situation, for designing interventions for planning the victims escape strategies. The strategies utilized in this model include: 1) build trust, 2) strengthen victim-identity, 3) teach informed decision making skills, 4) create hope of escape, 5) problem-solve barriers to leaving, 6) assist victim to plan effective escape strategies when he or she are safe and fully prepared to do so, and 7) assist in the escape.
Consults with supervisor in reviewing and assessing the current stages of outreach cases.
Develops and implements appropriate intervention strategies that recognize the current stage, and supports the victim's movement to the next stage toward exiting trafficking. Regularly reviews client's progress with the supervisor.
Identifies community resources and assists in developing linkages with providers and law enforcement that support the implementation of the STOP-IT program and the client outcomes.
Maintains frequent case-related contacts with local resources, collateral sources, public and private agencies and organizations, and law enforcement, to advocate on behalf of clients. Refers clients for services, as needed.
Obtains appropriate Release of Information before a referral is made.
Under the supervisor's direction, processes requests for financial assistance to clients within agency policy.
In consultation with the Supervisor, initiates contact with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a mandated reporter when child abuse or neglect is suspected.
In Consultation with the Supervisor, initiates contact with the Elder Abuse Hotline as a mandated reporter when elder abuse is suspected.
Keeps supervisor informed regarding case related subpoenas and attends court when appropriate.
Keeps supervisor informed of clients in crisis who may be at-risk, and any situation or incident that may require immediate attention, to prevent harm to anyone by following the agency emergency plan in the Policy and Procedures Manual. In a timely fashion, records such contacts, situations or incidents in special progress notes.
Maintains STOP-IT hotline as assigned and shared with other outreach workers.
Completes case and statistical recordings, and other required reports and record-keeping for assigned clients per manual on "Office Policies and Procedures."
Engages in bi-weekly (additional as needed) professional supervision with designated supervisor.
Maintains awareness of applicable liability issues and other applicable legal issues, and their potential to affect agency and/or clients.
Abides by the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics, including NASW standards for cultural competence in social work practice, and the WHO Ten... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.