| Name of Organization: | International Institute of Buffalo |
| Job Title: | Case Manager - Human Trafficking Services |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Start Date: | Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 |
| Job Description: | The primary role of the Case Manager involves providing intensive, comprehensive, trauma-informed services to survivors of human trafficking within the Western New York community. This position will specialize in working with the adult U.S. Citizen population who struggle with the effects of their victimization including untreated trauma, substance use and involvement in the criminal justice system. Direct services include victim advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, needs assessments, and coordination of support services both on-site and throughout the community. The Case Manager will work with the program team to strengthen strong community partnerships with other service organizations in order to ensure a quality, community response to these vulnerable populations. On-call responsibilities occur periodically. |
| Required Qualifications: | Education: MS/MA in the social work or human services area required. Experience: Experience in providing direct human services is required. Experience serving victims of violence and/or trauma is required. Experience in the area substance use and/or mental health support preferred. |
| Preferred Qualifications: | -Ability to work effectively in crisis situations -Enthusiasm for creating social change -Knowledge of the criminal justice and/or family court systems -Enjoy being part of and contributing to a team dedicated to human rights-based work -Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal and organizational skills, including effective time management -Flexible schedule to meet client safety needs -Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting and communicate with a clients from a variety of ethnic and religious backgrounds and lifestyles -Must adhere to the Social Worker’s Code of Professional Ethics -Current valid driver’s license, and access to own transportation -Ability to meet short timelines, under pressure |
| How to Apply: | Please send resume and cover letter via email to Amy Fleischauer, Director of Survivor Support Services – afleischauer@iibuff.org |
| Contact: | Amy Fleischauer |
| Website: | https://iibuffalo.org/ |
