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Human Trafficking Victim Advocate
DESCRIPTION:
The Human Trafficking Victim Advocate (VA) provides direct care services to minor and adult human trafficking (HT) victim/survivors. The VA will coordinate services through The Dragonfly Home (TDH) HT Relief and Restoration Center, TDH satellite offices, and via TDH 24-hour Human Trafficking Helpline. Performs trauma informed assessments, assessing for the crime of human trafficking and as applicable works with the HT survivor(s) to determine the impact of victimization and needed services and resources. Assists with emergency and other transportation of HT victim/survivors as needed. Provides outreach and education to the community and partner agencies regarding human trafficking. Participate in ongoing efforts to create effective working relationships with community members and partner agencies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in social work or related field preferred; Bachelor’s degree and minimum of two years’ experience working with victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence or other victim population, or with other vulnerable populations preferred
- Multilingual or Bilingual, with strong preference given to English/Spanish
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and on a team
- 2-4 years of experience working in human trafficking or domestic violence victim advocacy preferred
- Ability to establish rapport with a culturally diverse population
- Ability to think critically and address crisis situations as they arise
- Critical thinking, problem solving skills, and conflict resolution skills
- Detail oriented, attentive
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and on a team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Flexibility, ability to accommodate need to provide crisis intervention, victim assistance after normal work hours
- Knowledge and understanding of human trafficking and overlapping crimes
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong administrative, documentation skills
- Strong written, oral communication skills; documentation, administrative skills
- Understands the importance of complying with OAG standards and guidelines
- Willing to strictly follow supervisory directions
- Working knowledge of typical needs and issues of target population
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Associate degree in Human Services or related field preferred with minimum of 2 years’ experience in human services, social work, mental health, substance abuse; OR
- 2-4 years of experience working in human trafficking or domestic violence victim advocacy preferred
- Must have a valid state driver’s license and be willing and able to drive
Job Type: Full-time
APPLY:
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Whitney and Niqui at whitney@thedragonflyhome.org and niqui@thedragonflyhome.org.
Bilingual Case Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The Bilingual Case Manager (CM) is responsible for the intake, coordination and follow-up of all services to and resources for human trafficking victim-survivors on their caseload. The CM will provide specialized, intensive, trauma-informed case management and crisis intervention services to both minor and adult human trafficking victim-survivors. The CM will provide case management services through The Dragonfly Home Human Trafficking Relief and Restoration Center and will provide crisis intervention and support services via The Dragonfly Home’s 24-hour Human Trafficking Helpline.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong written, oral communication skills; documentation, administrative skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to think critically and address crisis situations as they arise
- Flexibility, ability to accommodate need to provide crisis intervention, victim assistance after normal work hours
- Ability to establish rapport with a culturally diverse population
- Willing to strictly follow supervisory directions
- Understands the importance of complying with state required standards and guidelines
- Working knowledge of typical needs and issues of target population
- Knowledge and understanding of human trafficking and overlapping crimes preferred
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Assess referrals for red flags, indicators, and elements of the crime of trafficking to determine if an individual is a victim of human trafficking.
- Establish strong, appropriate working relationships with human trafficking victim-survivors and their family members assigned to caseload.
- Perform trauma-informed, linguistically appropriate needs assessments and intakes for human trafficking victim-survivors, working with the survivor to determine the impact of victimization and needed services and resources.
- Provide specialized, trauma-informed case management and crisis intervention services for human trafficking victim-survivors.
- Provide court advocacy as needed.
- Complete and maintain all relevant documentation, including but not limited to service notes,
- Critical Incident Reports, exit forms, client feedback forms, etc. adhering to Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General (OAG) guidelines.
- Distribute appropriate material for and inform human trafficking victim-survivors of crime victim rights and crime victims’ compensation.
- Coordinate and facilitate support groups for human trafficking victim-survivors.
- Assist with emergency and other transportation of human trafficking victim-survivors as needed.
- Provide victim advocacy at victim’s social service, medical, mental health, legal, and other relevant appointments.
- Perform research on community, state, and national resources related to meeting human trafficking victim-survivors’ needs.
- Screen for ORR, HHS, and Trafficking Victim Assistance Program (TVAP) eligibility for foreign national human trafficking victim-survivors.
- Assist in establishing and partnering with applicable organizations and professionals specializing in Immigration services and T-VISAs
QUESTIONS:
Job Type: Full-time
APPLY:
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to Whitney and Niqui at whitney@thedragonflyhome.org and niqui@thedragonflyhome.org.