Join Our Team at SARC!
Are you passionate about creating a safer, more supportive community? SARC (The Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center) is seeking dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to be Harford County’s lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, child abuse, and stalking.
Position Description:
Responsible for all direct services and community education offered under SARC’s Human Trafficking (HT) Regional Navigation program. Core work hours Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30pm. May require evenings and weekends in order to attend events, facilitate training, or provide crisis advocacy/accompaniment on a rotating on-call schedule.
Evaluate the needs of the Human Trafficking program and suggests appropriate changes and/or additions to the program procedures- following approval of the Chief.
Maintain a good working relationship and open communication with stakeholders and Harford County Agencies that provide referrals to the Program.
Facilitate all intakes and complete HT assessments for the program.
Provide ongoing support, comprehensive case management, and advocacy to all identified survivors.
Provide survivor advocacy and accompaniment to emergency medical care, medical forensic exams, law enforcement interviews, and prosecution interviews.
Act as the direct conduit for required HT notifications from law enforcement and the Department of Social Services, and referrals or queries from local schools, local hospitals/medical facilities, the Child Advocacy Center, and other community partners.
Provide community education, training, and staff information tables to raise awareness and understanding about human trafficking, sexual violence, dating violence, and domestic violence.
Provide technical assistance to partner agencies on service provision to survivors of trafficking.
Coordinate, directly provide and/or ensure warm handoffs to services that address identified needs such as safety planning, housing, mental health/substance abuse, medical care, self-care, legal services, basic needs, etc.
Coordinate in-house legal and counseling services for clients.
Identify, establish and strengthen partnerships with organizations that will assist survivors of human trafficking in areas of workplace development, education, long-term housing, etc.
Assist the Chief of Programs and Grants Coordinator in required quarterly reports to GOCCP.
Attend the Human Trafficking Coalition monthly meetings and other related local and statewide collaborative efforts or trainings as assigned by Chief of Programs.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology,
Social Work, or a related field plus 2 years of relevant experience is
minimally required. A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related
field is preferred, and additional relevant experience is strongly favored. The
position requires knowledge of psychosocial services and a wide range of skills
including trauma-informed care, comprehensive case management, public speaking,
local resource access, and crisis response. Ability to work on call and under
pressure with time constraints. Knowledge and adherence to laws, policies,
procedures, and ethical standards of the field, particularly of the Maryland Child
Sex Trafficking Screening and Services Act.. Must complete SARC Basic Crisis
Response, Hospital Companion Training and Commercial Sex
Exploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) Training. Must pass a comprehensive criminal background
check and child protective services clearance.
We can provide clinical supervision toward Maryland licensure, in accordance with requirements of the specific licensing board.
Benefits
What We Offer You:
· Enjoy 11 paid holidays plus two floating holidays for full-time positions
· Receive up to 112 hours of accrued vacation time in your first year of employment
· Access up to 96 hours of sick leave annually.
· Benefit from 100% employer-paid premiums for the standard health insurance plan for individual coverage and generous employer Health Savings Account contribution.
· Take advantage of dental and vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field plus 2 years of relevant experience
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care, comprehensive case management, crisis response, and local resource systems
- Ability to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, victim advocacy, and accompaniment to medical and legal appointments
- Must complete SARC Basic Crisis Response, Hospital Companion Training, and Commercial Sex Exploitation-Identification Tool (CSE-IT) Training
- Pass comprehensive criminal background check and child protective services clearance
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and rotating on-call schedule as needed
- Knowledge of Maryland Child Sex Trafficking Screening and Services Act and adherence to relevant laws, policies, and ethical standards
What We Do
SARC is a lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking by providing safe haven, advocacy, resources, and hope in Harford County.
