Job Description

 

Outreach and education will equip organizations, community members, teens and young adults to1) understand, recognize and appropriately respond to Gender-based violence and Human Trafficking. 2) identify survivors of human trafficking or other Gender-based violence and make referrals to appropriate services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts educational sessions with teens and young adults within The Salvation Army Corps that serve the targeted communities as well as to other organizations that serve teens and young adults.
• Identifies locations for and coordinates details of trainings, both community based and organizational.
• Maintains awareness of current trends, laws, and dynamics in regard to Human Trafficking and Gender-based violence and updates curriculum accordingly.
• Develops handout materials, including resources and important information from the curriculum.
• Develops online resources and online training.
• Conducts trainings catered to specific organizations and communities based on populations served and types of Gender-based violence/Human Trafficking experienced in the area.
• Develops culturally sensitive material.
• Administers required training paperwork, including sign-ins, pre/post tests and evaluations for each training conducted.
• Attends community trainings and events in order to ensure all materials are up to date.
• Identifies community resources and assists in developing linkages to increase Stop-It program’s capacity for community training and awareness events as well as resources trained on the dynamics of Gender-based violence/Human Trafficking and how to effectively engage survivors.
• Provides technical assistance and follow up to trainees on coalition building, service provision, and identification of survivors.
• Develops and hosts community awareness workshops designed to educate the community on the existence of Gender-based violence/Human Trafficking and resources to equip the community to respond.
• In consultation with their supervisor, initiates contact with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a mandated reporter when child abuse or neglect is suspected.
• In consultation with their supervisor, initiates contact with the Elder Abuse Hotline as a mandated reporter of elder abuse and neglect.
• Keeps supervisor informed of participants in crisis who may be at-risk, and any situation or incident that may require immediate attention, to prevent harm to anyone by following the agency emergency plan in the Policy and Procedures Manual. In a timely fashion, records such contacts/incidents in a Safe from Harm or incident report.
• Maintains Stop-It hotline as assigned and shared with other Stop-It staff.
• Completes statistical reports, and other required reports and record keeping as required by the grant.

Continuing Education

• Participates in professional seminars, conferences and other meetings for continued education and professional knowledge.
• Maintains an active interest and involvement in the social work field, especially in the areas of GBV and human trafficking, and incorporates new developments into practice whenever possible.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred from an accredited college or university required. A BSW is preferred, but a major in humans services or related field is acceptable.
• A master’s degree in social work or related field is a plus.
• At least 3 years of experience working in the GBV and or human trafficking field.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus.
• Persons with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
• Current driver’s license and a working, appropriately insured automobile.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60630: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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