Human Trafficking Specialist

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating investigative, law enforcement, and child protection work of CPD, DCFS, and Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Human Trafficking cases in the city of Chicago.
• Provides direct individual and family clinical advocacy and case management to a minimum caseload of 20-25 clients.
• Performs a variety of casework duties, including obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating data necessary to implement client services.
• Participates in reflective, clinical, and administrative supervision with the HT Program Manager.
• Participates in Family Hope Center department meetings and case consultations.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and timely client records as required by the Family Hope Center and ChicagoCAC.
• Conducts crisis assessments and responds appropriately to client crisis needs.
• Participates in Family Hope Center community events and fosters a supportive community environment within the center for clients and families.
• Promotes trauma resiliency among the Family Hope Center team, ChicagoCAC staff, and MDT staff by participating in and contributing to trauma-informed projects.
• Participates in MDT case review, case consultation, or staff meetings to provide clinical support related to Human Trafficking cases.
• Facilitates trainings with Human Trafficking Therapist(s).
• Participates in Human Trafficking Collaborations and Task Force Meetings.
• Supports drop-in program and therapy or psychoeducation groups (child, parent, combined child and parent, or family).

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or another human service related field.
• Licensure eligibility (LCPC, LCSW).
• One year experience of providing full-time direct services with human trafficking cases preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, written, oral, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated awareness of multiple cultures and cultural impact on the delivery of service.
• Flexibility in schedule based on the needs of clients.
• Travel to client’s homes or schools or other community locations for delivery of service.
• Evenings required.
• Bilingual-Spanish preferred.
• Requires use of personal vehicle and show valid license and active insurance upon request.

Benefits

• Free employee-only BCBS HMO healthcare coverage with an opportunity to upgrade to BCBS PPO or HSA plans and add family members to plans.
• Additional pay of 10% of your salary up to $7,500 per year (available after 6 months of employment).
• Taxable spending may be used for health club membership, fitness activities, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, among other options.
• PTO: 35 days in a 12-month period, increasing to 40 days after 5 years, with additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days.
• Remote work policy that provides flexibility in work hours.
• Expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities.
• The ability to wear jeans and enjoy afternoon milk and cookies every Friday!

Discretion

The Human Trafficking Specialist has a mid-level range of discretion and independent decision-making.

Relationships

The Human Trafficking Specialist works closely with the Trauma Therapist, Director of MDT Coordination, Director of Advocacy, Chief Program Officer for Advocacy & Investigative Services, Forensic Interviewers, Family Advocates, MDT partner agencies and community partners.