Anti-Trafficking Caseworker

Requisition ID: req47265

Job Title: Anti-Trafficking Caseworker

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 25.51 – 26.30 Hourly

Location: San Jose, CA USA

Work Arrangement: In-person

Job Description

• Provide trauma-informed comprehensive case management for foreign-born survivors of trafficking to help them feel safe, empowered, and stable.
• Ensure acute client needs are met in a timely and culturally appropriate manner.
• Complete individualized initial assessment and safety planning, orientation to services, support, referral, and advocacy services by assessing and evaluating clients distinct needs.
• Assist clients with referrals and access to appropriate resources including shelter, physical and mental health services, and legal services to work towards a stable immigration status.
• Community Outreach
• Develop and implement a region-wide outreach plan to increase awareness regarding the needs of Victims of Trafficking services in five counties
• Coordinate with Program coordinator regarding outreach plan and travel to sites to meet with potential Develop and implement a region-wide outreach plan
• Distribution of informational material and posters to hotels, truck stops, bus stations, law enforcement, hospitals, school administrators, and in other public places
• Host public information meetings in the Public Library and at faith-based organizations
• Partnerships and Community Engagement
• Build partnerships with coalition members and providers; work to connect clients to available resources, including various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. With their assistance, develop safety plans/protocols for clients, staff and the office.
• Work alongside coalition to improve regional services available to survivors of trafficking via community outreach, training, and engagement.

• Participate in all IRC program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Ensure quality case notes and documentation for contacts made and services provided on behalf of client and for case file management and quality assurance.
• Prepare, distribute and document direct assistance requests for clients including rent, utilities and other payments. Maintain record of case management expenses in case file.
• Draft reports as required by funders and/or donors.
• Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• An undergraduate degree, preferred, with an emphasis in Social Work, Psychology, or an equivalent field of study preferred. Significant relevant work experience can replace education requirements.
• Approximately 2 years of relevant work experience in social service, case management, human service or related fields. Experience should include a minimum of one year providing direct service to underserved communities.
• Excellent understanding of case management principles.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Compassion towards and understanding of unique needs of survivors of trafficking.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) of October 2000, accompanying regulations, reauthorizations and related policies concerning trafficking strongly preferred.
• Excellent organizational and case-file document management skills.
• Working knowledge of legal providers, social services, public benefits, community organizations, health care systems, and related human services in the Bay Area strongly preferred.
• Must be able to assist clients solve difficult problems under pressure.
• Must be able to consistently work towards self-sufficiency with all clients.
• Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member.
• Fluency in written and spoken English required. Fluency in spoken Spanish strongly preferred.
• Reliable transportation and a valid drivers license required; willingness to transport clients strongly preferred.