Social Worker Support Services Adult Program Manager

PATH Inc. (People Against Trafficking Humans) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization located in Western New York. The PATH Enrichment Center in Buffalo, is a safe place offering support services to adults and youth affected by human trafficking or are at risk addressing the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We are growing and expanding our programs and looking for applicants with a passion for working with those who have experienced trauma and exploitation. This position offers the opportunity to develop and grow our adult program by enhancing our services and partnerships.

The Social Worker for support services will provide individual counseling, intensive case management and client-based advocacy services for our adult program. This position will also work closely with the Executive Director to ensure clients are receiving services vital to the long-term success of those victimized. Outreach and community development will be a part of this role.

We have a friendly, team oriented staff. The Enrichment Center provides a warm environment to engage with each person we serve on a relational, caring level offering the stabilization and support needed to meet their full potential. Our goal is to provide a space where each person we engage knows they matter and are empowered to be transformed.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide counseling support, addressing crisis, safety, and stabilization
• Client-based advocacy services and intensive case management accessing other community resources, linkages, developing and working toward goals
• Includes daily phone call check-ins, advocacy assistance at other providers
• Collaborative care with law enforcement and attend court for referrals and advocacy
• Develop and facilitate therapeutic support groups
• Raise awareness in the community
• Track and input client data used for various grant applications
• Maintain regular case documentation
• On call some nights and one weekend a month

Qualifications

• MS/MA in the area of social work, mental health, addictions or human services related field preferred
• Experience in providing direct services with those who have experienced assault and trauma, trafficking victims preferred
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to work independently, assess priorities, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accountability for all work assigned.
• Ability and willingness to be a positive, professional and engaged member of the agency’s team by behaving honestly, responsibly, and respectfully to all (colleagues, community members, agency clients).
• Ability to network and maintain strong relationships with governmental and community partner agencies.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Comfortable working in faith based organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Buffalo, NY 14209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $27