What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anti-Human Trafficking Crisis Navigator position at Workforce Resource, Inc?
This position is to work in partnership with all of our youth programming to assist with crisis intervention and assist in growing our Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) programming. The AHT Crisis Navigator will assist with screening potential youth for programming and working warm line for youth enrolled in programming that are in crisis. This position with be working with UWRF social work program and MCW Wisconsin Partnership Program to do research on case management techniques. This position will assist in creation of a referral and resource directory for the 27 county service area and answer calls and provide direct case management to St. Croix, Pepin, Pierce, Dunn Chippewa, and Eau Claire Counties that are screened AHT positive.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Creation of a regional network for youth
o Developing a system of expertise and partnership with local service agencies, educational institutions, county and tribal welfare agencies, and local employers to address needs related to employment, education, housing, health, positive social bonds, finances and financial literacy, and other areas of self-sufficiency.
o Convening the network on a regular basis to encourage collaboration
- Case Management
o Direct case management to assist 14-22 year olds with goals of employment, education, housing, connections, and health relationships.
o Log all phone calls and create goals to help youth from time of crisis to space of normalcy.
o Collaborate with their primary case manager on resources that have been used and what can be accessed
o Give initial/immediate supports needed to get the issue resolved but then work on long term planning.
- Development of new programming and team collaboration with the university:
o Work with college staff from University of Wisconsin Systems (UWRF and MCW) for overall development of mental health and trauma response.
o Assist Program Manager and university staff with data collection
- Intern Recruitment and field supervisor.
o Recruit local interns from local colleges to meet program needs.
o Proctor internships and complete college paperwork as necessary
o Make sure interns are meeting educational goals and work with program supervisor to reach goals of the program.
QUALIFICATIONS: Skills in leadership, public speaking; knowledge of community resources; knowledge of regional business and the economy in the geographic area assigned; effective interpersonal and counseling skills; group facilitation and organizational skills; ability to keep accurate records; ability to travel.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or related field from accredited four-year college or university or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Vocational Rehabilitation or related field from accredited four-year college or university with 2-3 years case management experience. Prefer experience working with youth ages 14 and up and experience working with youth that had mental health disorders.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in River Falls, WI 54022
Salary : $22
