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Housing Coordinator - Human Trafficking Prevention

Under the supervision of the Program Manager is responsible the oversight of day to day operations and activities in the program’s housing for survivors of human trafficking. Develops and implements programming that assists participants in developing a sense of community, safety, self-reliance and connections. Monitors housing participants’ progress and provides proactive, immediate and/or timely interventions in response to behaviors that jeopardize the safety and wellbeing of program participants, staff or the community. Implements and coordinates programming for participants that focuses on health and wellness and alternative strategies for engagement and retention in services. Coordinates services provided by community partners to make them accessible to participants provide alternative opportunities for emotional healing and promote  safety. Responsible for providing supportive services to victims/survivors of human trafficking through a client driven wellness and recovery model that is strength based, culturally relevant, trauma informed, consumer driven, and outcome based. Participates in law enforcement operations and 24 hour "on-call" emergency calls placed by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task force and other local law enforcement agencies

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Specific Activities
  • Utilize evidenced based practices to engage victims of human trafficking in participation of services that are client centered, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed to improve the short and long-term health, safety, and well-being of victims.
  • Assist with the program housing screening process to determine prospective participants’ ability to live independently and/or determine level of care required.
  • Provide on-call 24/7 immediate response services for urgent law enforcement referrals.
  • Provide crisis intervention to participants living in program housing and maintain good communication of potential concerns and safety issues to Program Manager, property manager and appropriate providers.
  • Develop and implement programming for housing participants that focuses on health and wellness and alternative strategies for engagement and retention in services.
  • Conducts weekly unit inspections to ensure unit cleanliness for each participant occupying the programs housing and elevates all failed unit inspections to ensure safety and cleanliness.
  • Coordinates services provided by community partners to make them accessible to participants provide alternative opportunities for emotional healing and promote safety.
  • Help clients integrate into the community by teaching them how to use community resources and recreational activities.
  • Engage clients in therapeutic activities including arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games, and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a client’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.
  • Maintain linkages with community referral sources and educational and employment resources.
  • Assists in program development, maintenance and resource identification and identification of potential barriers to program success.
Qualifications/Requirements
  • Master’s degree in counseling, social work or related field with a minimum of one year case management experience.
  • Must be registered with BBS (AMFT, APCC, ACSW, LMFT, LCSW)
Additional Requirement
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
  • Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
  • Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Generous paid vacation
  • Paid sick time (6 days)
  • Paid holidays (14 days)
  • 100% employer paid medical, dental, vision, chiropractic and acupuncture coverage
  • 100% employer paid life insurance
  • Health and wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Professional development assistance
  • Great employee incentive awards program
  • Training and education assistance
  • Matched 403b retirement plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid supervision hours (clinical positions)
$28.00- $30.80 Salary will commensurate with experience and education. Differential pay offered for bilingual skills.  EEO.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed in an extremely stressful environment where there are considerable mental and emotional demands. Travel is required to client homes. Employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The employee will be required to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer.
 
Work Schedule
M- F 8 hours a day (9:00 --5:30pm; includes minimum one evening per week)
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