What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Human Trafficking Project position at San Jose Clinic?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY - This is 2.5 year grant-funded, contract position
The Social Worker is responsible for assisting the clinic in responsibilities related to the OVC Human Trafficking grant. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in healthcare in program coordination and has a keen attention to detail. The ability to work independently and proactively to provide accurate and timely information to all of the collaborative partners is a must.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as a liaison between collaborative partners and other organizations identified and oversees the quality assurance of the day-to-day program operations of the Anti-Human Trafficking Program.
- Provides project management/coordination for assigned projects/events and accountable for achieving results.
- Has a thorough understanding of policies, procedures and guidelines supporting the administrative Functions of the department manager and team.
- Consults with the screening and identification of potential human trafficking patients and coordinating of appropriate healthcare services.
- Develops and maintains the Human Trafficking Training Program for collaborative.
- Conducts training seminars on human trafficking for healthcare providers, advocacy agencies, and concerned community members.
- Refers clients between agencies and others within the network for continuity of care.
- Consults with established social workers and care managers in outpatient, emergency, and inpatient areas across disciplines in medicine, psychiatric and surgery.
- Works closely with community advocacy agencies to ensure that referred patients receive appropriate substance abuse services.
- Works closely with case management partners in the local shelters and/or other community/faith based or hospital programs, to bring victims identified in the community in need of health care services.
- Appropriately refers victims to social services specific for trafficking victims, including legal, police and refugee resources.
- Participates on weekly calls with the Path collaborative, representing San Jose Clinic.
- Translates data into clear and concise communications and assists with reports.
- Demonstrates strong project management skills; shows strong organizational and time management skills.
- Works well with little or no direct supervision; and is a self-starter.
- Demonstrates initiative and is compelled to drive towards the completion of stated goals.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work
- Must be proficient in both Spanish and English
- 2-3 years in the healthcare industry, human trafficking experience preferred
- Proficient in Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Experience with advanced data visualization tools
- Knowledge of healthcare quality reporting and analysis, statistics, benchmarking, predictive modeling
