Requête nº: req12267
Intitulé de poste: Anti-Trafficking Caseworker
Secteur d’activité: Travail social
Type de contrat: Durée Déterminée
Taux d’occupation: Temps partiel
Ouvert aux expatriés: Non
Lieu de travail: Silver Spring, MD USA
Descriptif du poste
The part time Anti-Trafficking caseworker will support the Program Coordinator three days per week to provide trauma informed and client-centered services to Victims of Trafficking (VOT). This includes assessing new clients, developing services plans and referring clients to pro bono legal services, mental health specialists, housing and other resources as needed.
Major Responsibilities:
• Assess VOT clients’ needs and priorities and work with each client to create an individual service plan.
• Assist the Program Coordinator in managing clients’ cases and maintaining case files.
• Guide clients to various appointments including but not limited to: appointment with lawyers, law enforcement and medical appointments.
• Advocate in the field for clients’ access to public services.
• Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date case-note services log containing detailed information about service provision.
• Ensure compliance with case file management and reporting requirements, including timely data entry in hard-copy files and databases.
• Travel regularly throughout the service delivery area (home visits, agency visits, service provider visits etc.).
Profil
• Minimum of two years of combined job-related training and experience in case management, social services or social work.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written; bilingual ability in Spanish is desired.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multicultural setting.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout central Silver Spring (escorting clients and other activities related to client resettlement needs).
Working Environment:
• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.