Survivor Care Social Worker

Job Responsibilities

• Implement Love146’s Survivor Care program services to a high standard.
• Provide direct services to suspected and confirmed child victims of sex trafficking.
• Services may include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) application assistance, (2) information and referral services, (3) crisis intervention and safety planning, (4) individual counseling, (5) advocacy/accompaniment to medical, law enforcement, court, and academic appointments, and (6) transportation assistance.
• Provide information, referrals, crisis intervention, and safety planning to caregivers and other individuals responsible for caring for program participants.
• Collaborate and participate in Love 146 meetings.
• Collaborate and participate in case meetings with providers involved with program participants to advocate for and coordinate service delivery.
• Document all client-related activities to ensure appropriate data tracking and facilitate program monitoring and evaluation.
• Provide direct Sustained Care services to youth who reach out looking for support once in the Sustained Care phase of service.
• Build and maintain relationships with key state and community-based agencies, independent service providers, educators, and other members of participants’ support networks.
• Help promote a positive culture that fosters passion for the mission, cooperation, open and frequent communication, teamwork, solutions, and a common vision.
• Collaborate and participate in community training and/or with other Love 146 departments as needed.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Social work license in the State of Connecticut (or ability to transfer license to Connecticut).
• A minimum of one year of experience providing direct services to children at high-risk for trafficking; experience working with confirmed victims preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents is preferred.
• Experience providing in-home services preferred.
• Experience working with state and private child welfare agencies.
• Ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and exercise judgment and discretion.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to find creative solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.