Case Manager, Anti-Trafficking Initiative (Ati)

ABOUT US
Sanctuary for Families is New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 11 locations throughout New York City.
 
 
POSITION OVERVIEW
The ATI Case Manager is an integral member of Sanctuary for Families' Anti-Trafficking Initiative, one of the nation's leading service providers for survivors of human trafficking and related forms of gender-based violence in the country. In addition to legal services, ATI provides its clients with a wide range of social, case management, and advocacy services.
This position entails working in a high-paced, dynamic, sometimes crisis-responsive environment, learning and navigating multiple systems, including law enforcement (federal and state), public housing, public assistance, and interfacing with public interest partner organizations while managing a fairly large case load are among the chief challenges.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Refers clients to other appropriate legal and social services within and outside of Sanctuary
• Provides case management for clients experiencing immediate crisis
• Coordinates case management under the supervision of the ATI Senior Supervising Social Worker
• Performs other department or agency related duties or special projects as directed by the ATI Director
• Prepares requests for educational and financial assistance grants on behalf of clients
• Performs additional administrative support services for ATI
• Maintains and updates electronic client records in Salesforce in a timely manner
• Assists clients to obtain public benefits when eligible (e.g. Medicaid, food stamps, housing and childcare subsidies)
• Collaborates with Senior Supervising Social Worker and/or ATI Director to complete grant reporting duties to funders of the Anti-Trafficking Initiative
• Prepares and assists in the filing of immigration applications on behalf of clients
• Coordinates referrals and placements for immediate client needs, including shelter and medical treatment
• Assists clients to gain self-sufficiency through appropriate referrals for counseling, financial counseling, ESL classes, job readiness programs, and higher education