Anti-Human Trafficking Case Manager

The Salvation Army; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Cincinnati seeks a full-time, non-exempt Social Worker to provide long-term case management for domestic and trafficking victims, with rotating 24-hour emergency response coverage. The role requires collaboration with law enforcement, Child Advocacy Center, and other systems to connect clients with housing, health care, legal aid, and community supports.

Responsibilities include assessing needs, creating service plans, documenting case progress, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Ohio LSW license.
• Experience working with trafficking victims preferred; other traumatic crimes required.
• Lived experience encouraged to apply.
• Must maintain driving privileges and access to a personal vehicle with insurance.
• Willingness to uphold The Salvation Army mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide rotating 24 hour emergency response and long-term case management.
• Assess immediate needs and coordinate with law enforcement, Child Advocacy Center, and other agencies.
• Arrange safe housing, medical and mental health care, and legal assistance.
• Develop safety and service plans with victims and provide shelter/home-based case management.
• Maintain accurate case notes and timely reports.
• Attend community meetings and participate in program activities as needed.

Skills

Experience with trafficking victims

Case management skills

Interagency coordination

Willingness to drive

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Licensed Social Worker in Ohio

Job description

Overview

DEPARTMENT: Social Ministries, Anti-Human Trafficking

REPORTS TO: Anti-Human Trafficking Manager

SUPERVISES: None.

STATUS: Non-Exempt

SCHEDULE: Full-time. Must be able to respond 24/7 to human trafficking emergencies.

FUNCTION: This position is responsible for providing long-term comprehensive case management, and occasional rotating 24 hour emergency response and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

DUTIES:

• Support provision of emergency response and long term comprehensive care for domestic and LPR victims of sex and labor trafficking identified in by law enforcement, as a part of the court programming with juvenile and adult court justice systems, through social service or health providers, and other identified victims.
  • Providing rotating 24 hour emergency response (after hours and weekend shift coverage approximately once a month) and comprehensive case management.
  • Assessment immediate needs.
  • Coordination with the Child Advocacy Center, law enforcement, Child Welfare, Juvenile Court, Off the Streets, Municipal Court, Probation Services and other systems and organizations to support the victim in leaving the trafficking situation and receiving needed services.
  • Utilization of Salvation Army and other resources to ensure that the victim’s immediate needs are met, including safe temporary housing, clothing, food, medical care and mental health care.
  • Development of a safety plan and a service plan in coordination with the victim.
  • Provision of shelter-based/home-based case management to help the client achieve the goals outlined in the service plan. Although plans will vary based on individual needs, these activities may include but are not limited to permanent housing, legal assistance, working with law enforcement, employment, counseling, linkage to benefits.
  • Maintenance of accurate and timely case notes.
  • Timely completion of reports.
• Attend End Slavery Cincinnati meetings, as needed.
• Participate in other service programming, as needed.
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. Licensed Social Worker in the State of Ohio.
• Experience working with victims of human trafficking is preferred. Experience working with victims of other traumatic crimes, such as domestic violence or sexual assault is required.
• Candidates with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
• Successfully obtain and maintain driving privileges per The Salvation Army insurance standards, including maintaining access to a personal vehicle and insurance coverage for transportation needs related to this position. Mileage reimbursement will be utilized where appropriate.
• Willingness to uphold and support The Salvation Army’s mission and ministry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The Salvation Army’s Mission StatementThe Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christand to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.