Task Force Coordinator

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory-posted 4 days ago

$20 - $24/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Chicago, IL

501-1,000 employees

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Provides outreach activities focused on victims of human trafficking within the guidelines of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Ten Guiding Principles. Outreach activities will result in 1) establish a trusting relationship with potential trafficking victims, 2) build victim-identity, and 3) assist them to construct a safe, realistic, and culturally-sensitive plan to leave trafficking, and 4) assist them to create a safe, realistic plan for sustaining life after exit by providing comprehensive case management. Carry out functions that result in achieving expected outcomes as identified in the STOP-IT Program Plan. Special functions may be assigned.

Coordinates, as assigned by the STOP-IT Program Manager, The Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force, ensuring that program objectives are met as outlined by the Enhanced Collaborative model grant. Including but not limited to specific grant outcome reporting measurements, quarterly and biannual reports per guidelines.
Coordinates all task force activities for the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force Steering Committee and all subcommittees. Including the planning and coordination of events, meetings, and subcommittee structures currently in place. Maintains minutes, correspondence with potential new members, and updates task force website regularly.
Maintains the STOP-IT 24/hour hotline on assigned day(s) per week, or as assigned to assist with gaps in coverage.
Attends the STOP-IT drop-in as assigned to assist with gaps in coverage.
Assists with all task force communication on social media, through email correspondence, and in person on behalf of and in coordination with task force leadership.
Provides support to the STOP-IT team by assisting with the following tasks including, but not limited to: training, education/awareness events, and program-specific strategic planning around task force activities.
Studies agency policies, procedures, and programs. May contribute ideas and suggestions for change to Director with the knowledge/participation of the immediate supervisor.
Performs special administrative assignments or duties as may be delegated.
Attends agency’s general, professional, training and consultation meetings. Presents case related information for learning purposes.
When necessary, may be asked to perform certain record keeping functions such as typing case notes/recording, filing case records, etc. Takes initiative in maintaining smooth functioning of office which may include answering phone calls, taking messages, opening and closing office, etc.
May be assigned to perform services in conjunction with Corps Community Centers, Disaster Services and other Salvation Army programs.
Participates in bi-weekly supervisory conferences with the supervisor to discuss current projects and upcoming events. Attends office peer supervision group.
Participates on agency committees as assigned.
Attends schools, other agency meetings, working groups and/or court hearings as appropriate.
Participates in networking with community groups or activities dealing with the social problems of individuals or families.
Provides community specific trainings to groups such as law enforcement, medical providers, social service provides and other appropriate community groups.
Participates in community planning and/or organizing activities related to the problems designated as relevant to the agency’s objectives. May assess community needs for the agency’s services and collaborate in the development of recommended plans for meeting these needs. This should be done with the knowledge and consent of the supervisor.
With the supervisor’s knowledge, participates in professional seminars, conferences and workshops to increase professional knowledge and secure licensure.
Remains abreast of new developments in the social work field and consults with the supervisor on their effectiveness and relevancy to clients’ needs.
Participates in quarterly booster training sessions as evidenced by staff sign-in sheets.
All other duties as assigned.

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
MSW is preferred, but a major in human services is acceptable.
Previous experience in multidisciplinary coordination is preferred.
Secures and maintains an LSW/LCSW licensure when eligible.
Driver’s license, MVR clearance and a working, appropriately insured automobile preferred.
An excellent attention to detail, procedures, processes and policies.
Ability to maintain and project a problem solving approach in case situations with clients and inter/intra agency personnel.
An ability to work with confidential material.
Willing to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.

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