| Name of Organization: | International Institute of Buffalo |
| Job Title: | Human Trafficking Case Manager |
| Part-time or Full-time: | Full-time |
| Job Location: | Buffalo, NY |
| Start Date: | Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 |
| Job Description: | IIB seeks applicants with a passion for social and racial justice, human rights-based work, and collaborating with a dynamic team in our efforts to support adult and youth survivors of labor and sex trafficking in Erie County. The Human Trafficking Case Manager has three main areas of responsibility; 1) Provide intensive case management support to victims of crime with focus/expertise on U.S. Citizen and foreign national labor and sex trafficking survivors; (2) Provide information to all identified survivors on available crime victim benefits and facilitate applications for such benefits and; (3) Strengthen relationships with local service partners, court and criminal justice systems, and immigrant-specific communities through advocacy and collaborative service efforts on behalf of this population. |
| Required Qualifications: | • Excellent communication (oral and written) , interpersonal and organizational skills, including time management • Passion for social justice • Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the agency and our clients • Ability to work cooperatively with clients, co-workers, management and the public • 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 • Must have basic computer skills for data entry, use of email, and developing typed documents as needed. • Receipt of social work license within one year of start date, if applicable |
| Preferred Qualifications: | Education: BA/BS or combination of education and experience in the social work or human services area. Masters level preferred. Experience: Experience with substance use counseling/addiction treatment highly preferred. Experience with diverse cultures and serving victims of violence and/or trauma is preferred. |
| How to Apply: | send cover letter and resume to careers@iibuff.org |
| Contact: | Amy Fleischauer |
| Website: | https://iibuffalo.org/ |
