Social Work Case Manager-Human Trafficking Program

SARC; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 holidays

Vacation time 112 hours first year

Sick leave 96 hours annually

Health insurance

HSA contribution

Dental and vision insurance

Voluntary life and AD&D

Job summary

SARC is seeking a Social Work Case Manager for its Human Trafficking (HT) Regional Navigation program in Bel Air, MD. Core hours are 8:30 am–4:30 pm, with evenings and weekend events possible.

Responsibilities include intake, HT assessments, crisis advocacy, and comprehensive case management for survivors. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work with 2 years of relevant experience; a master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree preferred; additional relevant experience favored.
• Knowledge of psychosocial services; trauma-informed care; crisis response.
• Must pass background checks and complete SARC trainings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and crisis advocacy including safety planning.
• Conduct HT assessments, intakes, and case management.
• Coordinate referrals with partners and on-call crisis support.
• Provide survivor advocacy, accompany to medical and legal proceedings.
• Deliver community education and raise awareness about trafficking and DV.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Comprehensive case management

Public speaking

Local resource access

Crisis response

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field (preferred)

Job description

Social Work Case Manager-Human Trafficking Program

Bel Air, United States | Posted on 07/18/2026

Are you passionate about creating a safer, more supportive community? SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is seeking dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to be Harford County’s lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and stalking.

Position Description:

Responsible for all direct services and community education offeredunder SARC’s Human Trafficking (HT) Regional Navigation program. Core work hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30pm. May require evenings and weekends in order to attend events or facilitate training.

Position Description:

Responsible for all direct services and community education offered under SARC’s Human Trafficking (HT) Regional Navigation program. Core work hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30pm. May require evenings and weekends in order to attend events, facilitate training, or provide crisis advocacy/accompaniment on a rotating on-call schedule.

Evaluate the needs of the Human Trafficking program and suggests appropriate changes and/or additions to the program procedures- following approval of the Chief. Maintain a good working relationship and open communication with stakeholders and Harford County Agencies that provide referrals to the Program.

Facilitate all intakes and complete HT assessments for the program.

Providein-person crisis intervention that includes safety planning, emergency response, basic living needs, and victim advocacy.

Provide ongoing support, comprehensive case management, and advocacy to all identified survivors.

Provide survivor advocacy and accompaniment to emergency medical care, medical forensic exams, law enforcement interviews, and prosecution interviews.

Act as the direct conduit for required HT notifications from law enforcement and the Department of Social Services, and referrals or queries from local schools, local hospitals/medical facilities, the Child Advocacy Center, and other community partners.

Provide community education, training, and staff information tables to raise awareness and understanding about human trafficking, sexual violence, dating violence, and domestic violence.

Provide technical assistance to partner agencies on service provision to survivors of trafficking.

Coordinate, directly provide and/or ensure warm handoffs to services that address identified needs such as safety planning, housing, mental health/substance abuse, medical care, self-care, legal services, basic needs, etc.

Coordinate in-house legal and counseling services for clients.

Identify, establish and strengthen partnerships with organizations that will assist survivors of human trafficking in areas of workplace development, education, long-term housing, etc.

Assist the Chief of Programs and Grants Coordinator in required quarterly reports to GOCCP.

Attend the Human Trafficking Coalition monthly meetings and other related local and statewide collaborative efforts or trainings as assigned by Chief of Programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology,Social Work, or a related field plus 2 years of relevant experience isminimally required. A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a relatedfield is preferred, and additional relevant experience is strongly favored. Theposition requires knowledge of psychosocial services and a wide range of skillsincluding trauma-informed care, comprehensive case management, public speaking,local resource access, and crisis response. Ability to work on call and underpressure with time constraints. Knowledge and adherence to laws, policies,procedures, and ethical standards of the field, particularly of the Maryland ChildSex Trafficking Screening and Services Act.. Must complete SARC Basic CrisisResponse, Hospital Companion Training and Commercial SexExploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) Training. Must pass a comprehensive criminal backgroundcheck and child protective services clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology,Social Work, or a related field plus 2 years of relevant experience isminimally required. A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a relatedfield is preferred, and additional relevant experience is strongly favored. Theposition requires knowledge of psychosocial services and a wide range of skillsincluding trauma-informed care, comprehensive case management, public speaking,local resource access, and crisis response. Ability to work on call and underpressure with time constraints. Knowledge and adherence to laws, policies,procedures, and ethical standards of the field, particularly of the Maryland ChildSex Trafficking Screening and Services Act.. Must complete SARC Basic CrisisResponse, Hospital Companion Training and Commercial SexExploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) Training. Must pass a comprehensive criminal backgroundcheck and child protective services clearance.

We can provide clinical supervision toward Maryland licensure, in accordance with requirements of the specific licensing board.

What We Offer You:

• Enjoy 11 paid holidays plus two floating holidays for full-time positions
• Receive up to 112 hours of accrued vacation time in your first year of employment
• Access up to 96 hours of sick leave annually.
• Benefit from 100% employer-paid premiums for the standard health insurance plan for individual coverage and generous employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Take advantage of dental and vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D coverage.