Bilingual Care Worker

WHO WE ARE:

A21 is a nonprofit organization fueled by radical hope that human beings everywhere will be rescued from bondage and completely restored. We are the abolitionists of the 21st century, and we work to free people in slavery and disrupt the demand. 

For 13 years now, we've rolled up our sleeves and set our feet to action. Why? Because in a single moment a number can turn into a name, a tragedy into a victory, and a belief into an action. Freedom. That's our goal for every human being on the planet.

OUR MISSION: Abolish slavery everywhere, forever. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Bilingual Care Worker

JOB PURPOSE

• To work alongside Senior Caseworker and Southeast Regional Manager in relation with Director of Aftercare to support survivors of human trafficking, both English and Spanish speaking.
• To support the Caseworkers as appropriate for the benefit of survivor care

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES/KEY DUTIES

Aftercare

• Support Caseworkers by accompanying survivors to appointments and other activities where survivors would benefit from A21 care staff presence
• Assist with outings and celebrations as guided by Senior Caseworker 
• Provide support to survivors and staff as guided by Senior Caseworker
• Assist Caseworkers with survivor appointments, coordination for case management meetings, and scheduling of activities
• Advocate for survivors when appropriate when accompanying survivors to events and appointments in the community
• Serve as a key part of the aftercare team by providing valued information regarding survivors and their behaviors
• Encourage and support each survivor to carry out their goals and care plan as created by survivors and Caseworkers
• Assist Caseworkers, Senior Caseworker, and Resource Center Administrative Assistance with the upkeep and day to day functioning of the Freedom Center
• Listen carefully to information and needs discussed with survivors during interactions and make the appropriate referral and follow up services to Caseworkers and Senior Case worker
• Record all interactions with survivors in the form of notes and submit those notes to Caseworkers and Senior Caseworker so they can be placed into each survivor's confidential records
• Assist Caseworkers, Senior Caseworker, Southeast Regional Manager, and Director of Aftercare with all as needed aftercare related tasks and responsibilities
• Provide translation services for survivors

Other Duties

• Attend weekly staff meetings as directed by Senior Caseworker and Southeast Regional Manager. 
• To have a good knowledge and understanding of the A21 Safeguarding Policy and how it impacts the role of the Care Worker in terms of responsibility. 
• To have read, signed and understood the A21 Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct and Nondisclosure Agreement and how it relates to the role of Care Worker, and ensure compliance with those standards at all times.
• To have completed the A21 Psychological First Aid Training.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge & Skills

ESSENTIAL: 

• GED/High School Diploma
• Prior experience and comfortability working with survivors of trauma
• Willingness to travel weekdays and weekends, flexibility with schedule and may need to use your own vehicle at times which will be reimbursed
• Insight into human behavior and motivations
• Hold a driver’s license with no pending infringements
• Provide a background check with no infringements
• Fluent in writing, reading, and speaking English and Spanish
• Commitment to equality and diversity issues.  
• Demonstrated ability to uphold, safeguard, and promote organization’s values and philosophy, particularly relating to ethics, integrity and corporate social responsibility.

DESIRABLE:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Educated in trauma informed and recovery practices
• Experience in facilitation of groups and/or public speaking 
• Current First Aid Certificate

Other Requirements 

Regular sessions with an A21 approved external supervisor/counselor.