Anti-Trafficking Housing Specialist position at International Rescue Committee.| United States Of America

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International Rescue Committee Anti-Trafficking Housing Specialist

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Turlock, CA US..........United States Of America

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. IRC Turlock’s Anti-Trafficking department provides outreach and comprehensive case management services to adult, and all survivors of human trafficking. This program is key contributor in local consortiums that raise awareness of human trafficking in the Central Valley. Scope of Work IRC’s Anti-Trafficking Program is designed to find sustainable solutions that are appropriate for the unique situations of each client. The Housing Specialist provides client-centered and trauma informed services to survivors of human trafficking, with the goal of enhancing housing services and housing options for survivors of all forms of human trafficking in service region. The Housing Specialist provides clients with access to safe, confidential transitional housing, and works with clients to develop individualized service plans to meet each client’s unique needs, helping clients gain self-sufficiency and successfully transition to permanent, independent housing. The Housing Specialist also participates, as required, in program planning and service development through committees, task forces, and working groups. The Housing Specialist operates under the supervision of the Anti-Trafficking Coordinator and collaborates with Anti-Trafficking Caseworkers to support clients. Major Responsibilities: Client Service: • Ensure client success with a strong emphasis on empowerment through high quality service that supports clients to thrive in their community. • Provide trafficking survivors and their families with access to safe, confidential transitional housing. • Expand IRC's network of property management companies and landlords and build sustainable relationships with housing partners and housing advocacy groups within the service area. • Assist the Anti-trafficking team by managing a minimal caseload to provide direct, comprehensive case management services to human trafficking survivors to ensure acute needs are met in a timely and culturally appropriate manner for each program participant • Assist the Anti-Trafficking team by providing financial, rental, and basic needs assistance to clients based on eligibility and need. • Provide housing support services to survivor households, including employment, financial education, transportation, counseling, childcare navigation support, and case management, ensuring increased stability and pathways towards healing. • Ensure that clients are provided the tools they need to meet their established goals and objectives, and that clients successfully transition to permanent, independent housing. • Provide follow-up services to clients, including landlord advocacy, case management, employment support, and minimal financial assistance, to ensure a successful and sustainable transition to permanent housing. • Assist with grant reporting on program objectives and accomplishments. • Participate in relevant program meetings, staff development activities, and fully engage as a member of the team. • Align with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency. • Other related duties as assigned. Compliance Documentation: • Maintain comprehensive, up-to-date case-note services log containing detailed information about service provision and conform to contract requirements. • Ensure compliance with case file management and reporting requirements, including timely data entry in hard-copy files and electronic databases. Partner Coordination: • Participate in relevant partner meetings and engage stakeholders to identify community resources. Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to: Anti-Trafficking Coordinator Other Internal and/or external contacts: • Internal: Housing Specialist will develop working relationships with direct service providers in the following IRC departments: Casework teams, Economic Empowerment and Community Engagement. • External : Caseworker will develop working relationships with property managements, landlords, Section 8 Housing, Stanislaus County Social Services, anti-trafficking task forces, relevant consulates, law enforcement, and other community-based organizations to support achievement of program requirements. Job Requirements: • Strong commitment to ensuring the success of the IRC mission while adhering to the values of service, accountability, and integrity as defined in the IRC Way. • Bachelor’s degree preferred, with an emphasis in Social Work or equivalent field of study preferred. Significant relevant work experience can replace education requirement. • Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience in social services, humanitarian relief, public service, or other non-profit environment preferred. • Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment. • Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member. • Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively. • Must be able to assist clients solve difficult problems under pressure. • Fluency in written and spoken English required. Fluency in spoken Spanish strongly preferred. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams messaging). • Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license; willingness to transport clients. Working Environment: • Hybrid schedule; at home, in the field, and in office work with a potential of coming into the office 5 days a week. • Standard office work environment coupled with regular travel in and around the service delivery area. Compensation: ( Pay Range: $26 - $27 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. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings 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 $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 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. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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