Human Trafficking Advocate chez YWCA Cass Clay

YWCA Cass Clay is currently recruiting a Part-Time Human Trafficking Advocate to coordinate comprehensive case management services for survivors of human trafficking. The Human Trafficking Advocate will work 20 hours per week. 

Job Duties:

• Coordinate case management services within the shelter and through the utilization of community partners/referral agencies.

• Provide weekly case management services to include: assessment of needs, participant goals, and plan development, monitoring the implementation and evaluation of goals/plans in collaboration with the resident.
• Admit women and children to the trafficking units ensuring that new residents are fully orientated to the Programming.
• Responsible for enforcing guidelines and regulations for all residents.  Terminate as necessary
• Coordinate and redistribute community resources to YWCA participants 
• Ensure residents are supplied with necessary items (food, clothing, etc)
• Act as a liaison for victims and involved law enforcement agencies, prosecution, and other service providers
• Build relationships with referral agencies and maintain community resource manuals used by shelter staff in providing referrals
• Collect data on human trafficking victims and appropriate demographic information.
• Ensure security of the shelter by appropriately responding to phone, door buzzers, locks, security systems, fire alarm systems, and security checklist
• Participate as a member of local multi-disciplinary teams
• Prompt and reliable attendance is required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Female (BFOQ)
• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences (i.e. social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, human services)
• Two years experience in providing case management services preferred
• Meets all background check requirements
• May need to be available for alternate hours including weekend/evening shifts 
• Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of human trafficking, domestic violence, homelessness, mental illness, chemical dependence, and child development issues is essential
• Knowledge of local community resources and the ability to work within social systems is a must
• Must have a valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance
• An understanding of, appreciation for, and support of the mission of the YWCA Cass Clay, which is eliminating racism and empowering women