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The Anti-Trafficking caseworker is responsible for working as part of a team to provide direct services and case management within the IRC Sacramento’s HOPE Anti-Trafficking Program. The caseworker is responsible for providing direct, trauma-informed case management services to foreign-born victims of human trafficking, including the provision of housing and shelter assistance, access to benefits and health services, service planning, support with accessing educational and employment resources, and referrals to legal and other services. This position reports to the Anti-Trafficking Program Manager.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of human trafficking laws, regulations, and local issues relating to human trafficking;

• Provision of direct, comprehensive case management services to victims of human trafficking to ensure acute needs are met in a timely and culturally appropriate manner for each program participant;

• Maintain case file documentation to conform to contract requirements as well as to reflect the needs of the individual client, including the maintenance of clear and concise case notes;

• Assist with grant reporting on program objectives and accomplishments;

• Identify new resources and services in the community. Build partnerships with coalition members and providers and work to connect clients available resources;

• Build and maintain relationships with various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. With their assistance, develop safety plans/protocols for VOT clients, staff and the office;

• Attend local coalition meetings and participate in coalition events and trainings;

• Conduct program outreach and training events in the community;

• Supervise volunteers and interns associated with the program;

• Travel in and around the service delivery area (Sacramento and the larger Northern California region) to deliver and coordinate services;

• Participate in all program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engages as a member of the team;

• Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols of the agency;

• Other related duties as assigned.

• Promote and actively participate in initiatives and efforts to build team engagement, inclusion and cohesion in IRC Sacramento office.

• Foster Ongoing learning, honest dialogue and reflection to strengthen safeguarding and to promote IRC values and adherence to IRC policies.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Anti-Trafficking Program Manager

Position directly supervises: N/A

Indirect Reporting:

Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: The Anti-Trafficking caseworker will work as a member of the HOPE program direct services team. This position will collaborate closely with other staff members to ensure comprehensive case management for all clients. This position will also develop working relationships with HOPE Program Training and Outreach staff to support achievement of program goals.

External: The Anti-Trafficking caseworker will develop working relationships with both law enforcement partners and community service providers to promote client referrals and improve client access to services. This includes, but is not limited to, health providers, benefits access, housing services, legal services, mental health services, and law enforcement.

Job Requirements:

• BA degree with an emphasis in Social Work, Public Health, International Studies or an equivalent field of study;

• 2+ years of related professional experience; preferably with vulnerable populations in a social service, non-profit setting;

• Previous case management and/or victims assistance experience;

• Previous multi-cultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of varied backgrounds strongly preferred;

• Thorough knowledge and comfort supporting others in crisis situations;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required, Spanish speaker strongly preferred;

• Strong computer skills required. Prior experience using data and tracking systems strongly preferred;

• Attention to detail and ability to organize and track large amounts of information efficiently and accurately;

• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration across all of IRC’s programs;

• Must have a valid driver’s license, active insurance policy and access to reliable transportation.

Working Environment:

• Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office. Will have regular travel in and around the service delivery area.

• Occasional remote case management throughout Northern California.

**Equal Opportunity Employer:**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

**US Benefits:**We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

**Standard of Professional Conduct:**The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.