AncoraTN
Prevention Specialist
AncoraTN
Job Summary
AGENCY DESCRIPTION:
AncoraTN (ATN), formerly End Slavery Tennessee, works tirelessly to nurture survivor healing and strategically combat human trafficking in Middle Tennessee. We seek to break cycles of exploitation and support survivors of human trafficking as they heal from their traumas—offering long-term, comprehensive aftercare services. Through training communities and professionals, advocating for legal changes, and implementing prevention programming, AncoraTN works to stop human trafficking before it ever begins.
AncoraTN was founded in 2012 as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization for the purpose of community awareness and education. We strive to create an environment of faith and spirituality to restore hope and a lifetime of community. We are an agency committed to trauma-informed principles and seek to promote an environment focused on a diverse and inclusive team – all working towards the mission and vision of the organization.
REPORTS TO: Youth Services Manager
POSITION SUMMARY: The Prevention Specialist will provide services to minor victims of human trafficking and youth at risk of being trafficked throughout Middle Tennessee. Services include crisis stabilization, one-on-one prevention sessions, and group programming in collaboration with strategic partnerships.
Job Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All positions at AncoraTN interact with survivors of human trafficking from day to day. This issue is sensitive and complex. Every employee is trained in trauma-informed and strength-based approaches in order to connect with and build appropriate and encouraging relationships with survivors. We strive to create a completely judgment-free work environment. Empathy, compassion, and the ability to deal with difficult situations is a must for anyone who works at AncoraTN.
- Provides prevention, advocacy, and education for youth and their family system using person-centered relational skills, leveraging peer networks and community resources to help navigate the complexities of the human trafficking experience.
- Comply with agency policy and procedures, maintaining all required documentation, including reporting for grants, in a professional and timely manner.
- Work closely with the clinical team and care coordinator to ensure trafficked youth have access to trauma-informed mental health services.
- Communicates, coordinates, and works closely with law enforcement, the Department of Children’s Services, and other state and local agencies, collaborative partners, and multi-disciplinary team members for effective services.
- Coordinates care for clients with other direct services team members.
- Offer individual & group prevention programming at residential facilities, social service agencies, schools, and criminal justice serving organizations.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; researching best practices; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
- Carry out duties assigned by the Supervisor and/or Director of Clinical Services
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The job is carried out primarily in community-based settings throughout Middle TN.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:
- BSW required; MSW preferred.
- Experience in case management or experience working with trauma, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, victim assistance, child protective services, youth in foster care, or human trafficking populations.
- Possesses the ability to effectively build and maintain collaborative relationships with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
- Hold strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
- Approaches work in a people-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative way.
- Brings passion, idealism, integrity, a positive attitude, and mission-driven, self-directed work.
- Works with persistence and flexibility, maintaining the ability to multitask and prioritize. • Maintains willingness to stay abreast of and use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
- Maintains confidentiality, as required by law, and in the best interests of survivors, staff, and organization.
- Ability and willingness to work irregular hours as needed.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Initial and subsequent random drug screening is required as per agency policy.
- A background check is required.
- Must be willing and able to embrace and exemplify our core values.
JOB TYPE: Full-time; exempt. Work hours primarily Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm with occasional nights and weekends. This position is in on-call rotation.
Additional Information
Benefits
- Health Insurance -100 % premium paid by the employer for the employee; 60% premium paid by the employer for dependents. Eligible after 30 days of employment.
- $150.00/month reimbursement for therapy
- 120 hours PTO accrued 10 hours/ month. Eligible after 30 days of employment.
- 96 hours of sick leave accrued 4 hours/ pay period. Eligible after 30 days of employment. • 13 paid holidays
- 4 floating holidays
- Short-term disability, Long term disability, AD&D, and Life insurance
- Employer 403b matches up to 1% of salary based on employee contributions and is dependent on annual board vote. Eligible after 6 months of employment.
How to Apply
To apply for this job, please submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@ancoratn.org with your name and title of the position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls were accepted for this position. No phone calls were accepted for this position.
**AncoraTN recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.**
Details
- Date Posted: September 20, 2024
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Clinician
- Service Area: Social / Human Services
- Start Date: 10/21/2024
- Salary Range: $40,000-$48,000
- Working Hours: M-F 8am-4pm