Anti-Trafficking Case Manager-Saratoga Springs

Overview:

Seeking Full-Time Anti-Trafficking Case Manager to join our Saratoga Springs Corps

Our Full Time opportunities offer:

• Generous time off every year including 14 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time, and sick time
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of continuous employment)
• Comprehensive Health Care Coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays, and deductibles
• Company Paid Basic Term Life Insurance for Employee
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC, and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Account
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Tax Deferred Annuity (403B)
• Christmas Bonus

SCOPE AND PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The case manager will develop and maintain key partnerships with local partners, child welfare agencies, local/federal law enforcement and faith-based community partners. The case manager will partner with the Anti-Trafficking Director to host and participate in awareness and training events.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide initial screening and intake of newly identified or potential victims of labor or sex trafficking, and ensure all coordinated referrals are made with community partners for the identified victims ongoing needs.
• Provide support and advocacy for case management and direct services with victims of human trafficking cases.
• Identify and participate in ongoing professional development training for direct services staff to ensure best practice models are continuously evaluated and implemented during service delivery.
• Provide ongoing trauma informed services utilizing best practices approaches including group process, trafficking counseling, and wellness approaches such as yoga, etc.
• Work with survivors to provide ongoing feedback and support to all anti-trafficking efforts and program development throughout the phase of OVS funded activities as well as ongoing Salvation Army, ‘Hope Empowers’ anti-trafficking efforts.
• Work to develop a coordinated service provider network.
• Provide direct services to clients-
• in a linguistically appropriate manner for each client utilizing interpretation/translation services as needed.
• in a developmentally appropriate manner for each client.
• in reintegration support into the community to develop a sense of voice and regain power and control after suffering forms of severe trauma with a focus on self-determination and choice in service access.
• By developing individualized trauma informed and culturally sensitive service plans for self-sufficiency to coordinate ongoing short- and long-term aftercare services.
• By adhering to all safety planning policies and procedures of the program.
• By adhering to all confidentiality standards of the Salvation Army, anti human trafficking program models standards and maintain confidentiality in all communication.
• by maintaining up to date case notes and ensuring client confidentiality in all forms of communication.
• To assist victims of HT through linkages to area resources as identified in individualized service plan such as detox/rehab treatment, mental health treatment, physical health treatment, legal assistance, familial support, financial programs, and other identified needs.
• Submit timely reports and work with the director on the database/project evaluation activities.
• Assist in the outreach plan for increased victim identification of vulnerable populations throughout the area.
• As appropriate for the developmental stage of the program, prepare trauma-based healing exercises using evidence-based curricula.
• As appropriate for the developmental stage of the program, facilitate trauma-based process groups with participants.
• Ensure that all data is entered into the Service Point and any other systems that may be required.
• Follow rules, regulations, and policies of the Department of Social Services and The Salvation Army.
• Cooperate with other Salvation Army staff and Corps Ministry teams to create and maintain a harmonious and efficient environment.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice due to business needs.

Qualifications:

SPECIAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Bachelor’s of Social Work degree or related field.
• Preferred: Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of New York or Social Work licensure to be achieved within 12 months of hire date.
• Preferred: Experience working with victims of human trafficking or experience working with victims of crime.
• Willingness to uphold and support The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.
• Ability to obtain and maintain driving privileges per The Salvation Army insurance standards.
• Experience with trauma informed care.
• Professional communication skills, verbal and written.
• Meet required background checks.
• Mandated Reporter successfully completed.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.