Survivor Care Social Worker

Love146•New Haven, CT

1d•$64,025 - $67,560•Hybrid

About The Position

The Survivor Care Social Worker is a full-time position. The Social Worker will be the first point of contact for children served by Love146’s Survivor Care program and will help mobilize their reintegration into society.

Requirements

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 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents is preferred.
Experience providing in-home services preferred.

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.
Performs other activities as assigned.