Anti-Trafficking Caseworker

Requisition ID: req51758

Job Title: Anti-Trafficking Caseworker

Sector: Social Work

Employment Category: Fixed Term

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: USD 19.00 - 24.00 Hourly

Location: Phoenix, AZ USA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Description

• Knowledge and understanding of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), accompanying regulations, reauthorizations and related policies concerning anti-trafficking
• Build and maintain relationships with various local, state, and community agencies. 
• Develop strategies to further assist in the identification and referral of minor victims of labor trafficking in Arizona.
• Ensure acute needs are met in a timely and culturally appropriate manner for each program participant.
• Provide assistance with the development and implementation of all outreach and training activities to ensure program outcomes and activities are met.
• Complete eligibility screenings for all referrals and enrollment paperwork for all eligible program participants.
• Provide comprehensive case management services, including assisting with accessing community resources through local partners and providing appropriate legal referrals. 
• Ensure all services are linguistically appropriate and help advocate with mainstream service providers for linguistically appropriate services.
• Complete case notes in a thorough and timely fashion.
• Track program activities, compile data and draft reports as required by donor and agency specifications.
• Coordinate services across multiple programs to ensure client needs are addressed.
• Participate in meetings, staff development activities and generally be an engaged team member.
• Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols and adhere to the IRC Way.
• Maintain the 24hr ALERT emergency hotline in partnership with other program caseworkers. 
• Complete OVC’s Understanding Human Trafficking Training. 
• Provide remote case management services as needed. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• 2+ years of related work experience; 1-year minimum working with victims of human trafficking, victims of crime or other vulnerable populations.
• Case management and/or victims assistance experience preferred

• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Public Speaking and/or presentation experience preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member with collaborative partners, the community, and clients in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment
• Computer literacy, data base experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and be a flexible team player

Fluency in written and spoken English, bilingual ability preferred in Spanish, Swahili, Kinyarwanda, Arabic, French or other refugee/immigrant language used in Arizona. Cross-cultural understanding and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, active insurance policy, access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.
• In accordance with Arizona State Law, must possess or be eligible to receive a fingerprint clearance card.

• 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.
• Must be able to lift 35 to 50 pounds (furniture, household supplies, and food boxes).