Anti-Trafficking Caseworker

The Anti-Trafficking Caseworker provides comprehensive, culturally appropriate, client-centered case management services for domestic and foreign victims of human trafficking. The role includes eligibility screening, service plan development, community education, and administrative tasks such as case notes and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA), accompanying regulations, reauthorizations and related policies concerning anti-trafficking.
• Maintain relationships with various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Execute strategies to assist in the identification and referral of victims of trafficking in Iowa.
• Ensure acute needs are met in a timely and culturally appropriate manner for each program participant.
• Complete eligibility screenings for all referrals and enrollment paperwork for all eligible program participants.
• Provide comprehensive case management services to survivors, including needs assessments, safety planning, service plan development, crisis intervention, and coordination of multidisciplinary services through local partners.
• Provide appropriate legal referrals and help identify and arrange social activities in line with service plans.
• 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 all program meetings, staff development activities and be an engaged team member.
• Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols and adhere to the IRC Way.
• Complete OVC’s Understanding Human Trafficking Training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Human Services or similar field is strongly preferred; comparable related work experience may be substituted.
• 2-3 years minimum working with victims of human trafficking or other vulnerable populations.
• Case management and/or victims assistance experience preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills, Spanish-bilingual ability preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• 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 are preferred.
• Ability to work independently and be a flexible team player.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, active insurance policy and access to reliable transportation.

Skills

• Case Management
• Victim assistance
• Human Trafficking Victim Support
• Client-Centered Service Delivery
• Eligibility Screening
• Service Plan Development
• Community Education Work
• Data Collection
• Database Management
• Written Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Cross-Cultural Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Spanish Bilingual
• Driving License

Languages

English, Spanish