Social Worker - Human Trafficking Project na San Jose Clinic

Description

POSITION SUMMARY - This is 2.5 year grant-funded, contract position

The Social Worker is responsible for assisting the clinic in responsibilities related to the OVC Human Trafficking grant. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in healthcare in program coordination and has a keen attention to detail. The ability to work independently and proactively to provide accurate and timely information to all of the collaborative partners is a must.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a liaison between collaborative partners and other organizations identified and oversees the quality assurance of the day-to-day program operations of the Anti-Human Trafficking Program.
• Provides project management/coordination for assigned projects/events and accountable for achieving results.
• Has a thorough understanding of policies, procedures and guidelines supporting the administrative Functions of the department manager and team.
• Consults with the screening and identification of potential human trafficking patients and coordinating of appropriate healthcare services.
• Develops and maintains the Human Trafficking Training Program for collaborative.
• Conducts training seminars on human trafficking for healthcare providers, advocacy agencies, and concerned community members.
• Refers clients between agencies and others within the network for continuity of care.
• Consults with established social workers and care managers in outpatient, emergency, and inpatient areas across disciplines in medicine, psychiatric and surgery.
• Works closely with community advocacy agencies to ensure that referred patients receive appropriate substance abuse services.
• Works closely with case management partners in the local shelters and/or other community/faith based or hospital programs, to bring victims identified in the community in need of health care services.
• Appropriately refers victims to social services specific for trafficking victims, including legal, police and refugee resources.
• Participates on weekly calls with the Path collaborative, representing San Jose Clinic.
• Translates data into clear and concise communications and assists with reports.
• Demonstrates strong project management skills; shows strong organizational and time management skills.
• Works well with little or no direct supervision; and is a self-starter.
• Demonstrates initiative and is compelled to drive towards the completion of stated goals.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
• Must be proficient in both Spanish and English
• 2-3 years in the healthcare industry, human trafficking experience preferred
• Proficient in Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience with advanced data visualization tools
• Knowledge of healthcare quality reporting and analysis, statistics, benchmarking, predictive modeling