Job Overview: We are looking for an Anti-Trafficking Supervisor to provide intensive and comprehensive case management services to survivors of labor and sex trafficking, asylees and unaccompanied youth. The Anti-Trafficking program works to find sustainable solutions that are appropriate for the unique situations of each client while concurrently partnering with community organizations and government agencies to raise awareness of human trafficking and identify the needs of survivors. The Anti-Trafficking Supervisor oversees implementation of a diverse grant portfolio and provides support to staff and clients. This includes staff supervision, grant compliance and reporting, providing limited case management, maintaining documentation, and partnership development.
Major Responsibilities:
Oversight of program contracts including meeting program objectives, budgets, compliance, and grant reporting including drafting reports as required by funders and/or donors; Assist with local oversight and strategic development of IRC Oaklandโs Anti-Trafficking department Reconcile grant budgets for direct client assistance and admin funding in collaboration with the finance department; Provide direct supervision to the Anti-Trafficking team; Train, onboard, and supervise volunteers and interns associated with the program; Build partnerships and work alongside coalitions to improve regional services available to survivors of trafficking via community outreach, training and engagement; Hold a limited caseload and conduct trauma-informed comprehensive case management for foreign-born survivors of trafficking to help them feel safe, empowered and stable. Ensure acute client needs are met in a timely and culturally appropriate manner; Complete individualized initial assessment and safety planning, orientation to services, support, referral, and advocacy services by assessing and evaluating clientsโ distinct needs; Assist clients with referrals and access to appropriate resources including shelter, physical and mental health services, and legal services to work towards a stable immigration status; Prepare, distribute and document direct assistance requests for clients including rent, utilities, and other payments. Maintain record of expenses in case file; Oversee and maintain quality documentation in accordance with grant requirements to ensure all direct service and training and outreach activities meet funder guidelines including case notes, case file documentation, service provision, training logs and grant reporting for donor and partner organizations; Participate in all IRC program meetings, staff development activities As part of IRC Oakland's leadership, participate in all leadership meetings and engagements and contribute to the growth and vision of IRC Oakland Other related duties as assigned.Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: Safety and Wellness Manager
Position directly supervises: Anti-Trafficking Caseworkers, Economic Empowerment Specialist, Access to Public Benefits Caseworkers
Job Requirements:
Undergraduate degree preferred with an emphasis in Social Work, Psychology, or an equivalent field of study; 2+ years of relevant work experience in social services, case management, human service or related fields; Excellent understanding of case management principles with outstanding organizational and case-file/ document management skills; Experience leading teams and providing staff supervision and oversight; Experience with budget development and tracking; Compassion towards and understanding of unique needs of survivors of trafficking. Ability to maintain a positive, cooperative, and professional demeanor with clients and partner organizations. Ability to de-escalate stressful situations in a trauma-informed manner. Ability to work well in a team-oriented, multi-cultural work environment. Bilingual and culturally sensitive skills particularly relevant to underserved communities preferred. Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively; Proficiency in written and spoken English required. Proficiency in spoken Spanish strongly preferred.Compensation: 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.
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.
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 $143 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.