Task Force Coordinator Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Social Work

THE SALVATION ARMY NORTH & CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION City Mission JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Stop-It Task Force Coordinator

LOCATION/DEPT: City Mission

PEOPLE MANAGER: No

REPORTS TO (TITLE): STOP-IT Program Manager

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

STATUS TYPE: RFT

PAY GRADE: 204

PAY RANGE: $19.83 TO $23.79

WHO WE ARE

At The Salvation Army, we are dedicated to Doing the Most Good. We are made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, staff, volunteers, donors, and partners working together to holistically meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our most vulnerable neighbors.

DEPARTMENT MISSION

To assist in accomplishing the mission of The Salvation Army through the coordination of all mission activities, corps and social service, within the City of Chicago.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides outreach activities focused on victims of human trafficking within the guidelines of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Ten Guiding Principles. Outreach activities will result in
- 1) establish a trusting relationship with potential trafficking victims,
- 2) build victim-identity
- 3) assist them to construct a safe, realistic, and culturally-sensitive plan to leave trafficking
- 4) assist them to create a safe, realistic plan for sustaining life after exit by providing comprehensive case management.
- Carry out functions that result in achieving expected outcomes as identified in the STOP-IT Program Plan. Special functions may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates, as assigned by the STOP-IT Program Manager, The Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force, ensuring that program objectives are met as outlined by the Enhanced Collaborative model grant, including but not limited to specific grant outcome reporting measurements, quarterly and biannual reports per guidelines.

Coordinates all task force activities for the Cook County Human Trafficking Task Force Steering Committee and all subcommittees, including the planning and coordination of events, meetings, and subcommittee structures currently in place. Maintains minutes, correspondence with potential new members, and updates task force website regularly.

Maintains the STOP-IT 24/hour hotline on assigned day(s) per week, or as assigned to assist with gaps in coverage.

Attends the STOP-IT drop-in as assigned to assist with gaps in coverage.

Assists with all task force communication on social media, through email correspondence, and in person on behalf of and in coordination with task force leadership.

Provides support to the STOP-IT team by assisting with training, education/awareness events, and program-specific strategic planning around task force activities.

INTRA AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES

Studies agency policies, procedures, and programs. May contribute ideas and suggestions for change to Director with the knowledge/participation of the immediate supervisor.

Performs special administrative assignments or duties as may be delegated.

Attends agency's general, professional, training and consultation meetings. Presents case related information for learning purposes.

When necessary, may be asked to perform certain record keeping functions such as typing case notes/recording, filing case records, etc. Takes initiative in maintaining smooth functioning of office which may include answering phone calls, taking messages, opening and closing office, etc.

May be assigned to perform services in conjunction with Corps Community Centers, Disaster Services and other Salvation Army programs.

Participates in bi-weekly supervisory conferences with the supervisor to discuss current projects and upcoming events. Attends office peer supervision group.

Participates on agency committees as assigned.

Community Relations

Attends schools, other agency meetings, working groups and/or court hearings as appropriate.

Participates in networking with community groups or activities dealing with the social problems of individuals or families.

Provides community specific trainings to groups such as law enforcement, medical providers, social service provides and other appropriate community groups.

Participates in community planning and/or organizing activities related to the problems designated as relevant to the agency's objectives. May assess community needs for the agency's services and collaborate in the development of recommended plans for meeting these needs. This should be done with the knowledge and consent of the supervisor.

Continuing Education

With the supervisor's knowledge, participates in professional seminars, conferences and workshops to increase professional knowledge and secure licensure.

Remains abreast of new developments in the social work field and consults with the supervisor on their effectiveness and relevancy to clients' needs.

Participates in quarterly booster training sessions as evidenced by staff sign-in sheets.

Other Duties

All other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the…


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