Anti-Trafficking Peer Support Specialist

6 days ago

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States The Salvation Army Full time
Job Summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Anti-Trafficking Peer Coordinator to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will provide intensive peer support to survivors of human trafficking, utilizing your lived expertise to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by this devastating issue.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess the goals, strengths, and needs of survivors assigned to you, conducting thorough biopsychosocial assessments and histories of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking.
  • Collaborate with multiple partnerships, including WRAP court and Police Assisted Diversion Program, to provide comprehensive survivor-centered services and mentorship.
  • Develop and facilitate survivor support groups monthly, creating a safe and supportive environment for survivors to share their experiences and connect with others who have faced similar challenges.
  • Supervise the Anti-Trafficking Peer Mentor, providing weekly trauma-informed supervision and guidance to ensure the highest level of care for survivors.
  • Facilitate monthly Survivor Advisory Board meetings, providing oversight and feedback to all of The New Day To Stop Trafficking Program services.
  • Provide services in compliance with the ethical principles of the Pennsylvania Certification Board, maintaining a full-time caseload of 6-12 clients and delivering trauma-informed support, education, and lived expertise as a resource for survivors' goals.
  • Make referrals for clients to outside agencies, including housing, drug and alcohol recovery services, medical services, mental health services, financial assistance, and educational/job training services.
  • Timely and accurate documentation of progress, problems, and services in the client record and database, ensuring client confidentiality and conducting ongoing data collection and entry into Service Point for all cases.
  • Utilize a strengths-based, trauma-informed approach to client interaction based on the Sanctuary Model, prioritizing the safety, dignity, and well-being of survivors at all times.
Requirements
  • Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist certification required.
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • One to two years of experience in a related field, with a strong understanding of the issue of domestic and foreign human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation.
  • Experience with trauma-informed care, preferably a working knowledge of the Sanctuary Model for trauma-informed services.
  • Bilingual, Spanish/English, preferred.
  • Driver's License preferred.
  • Must be computer literate and skilled in Word and Excel.
  • Must be able to negotiate the Internet.
  • Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153, including PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check.
  • As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment, with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is a global organization that provides a wide range of social services, including disaster relief, rehabilitation programs, and youth services. Our mission is to serve the most vulnerable members of society, and we are committed to creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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