AncoraTN

Intervention Specialist

AncoraTN

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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 around a diverse and inclusive team – all working towards the mission and vision of the organization.

REPORTS TO:  Emergency Services Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

 The Intervention Specialist will provide services to survivors of human trafficking in Middle Tennessee utilizing End Slavery Tennessee in-house services, contracts, community service providers and other collaborations. 

Job Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Engaging with new referrals, ensuring eligibility of services and providing initial assessments.  
  • Complying with agency policy and procedures, maintaining all required documentation, including reporting for grants, in a professional and timely manner. 
  • Communicating, conferring with and coordinating care for clients with other direct services team members. 
  • Perform initial phone screenings and schedule initial onsite assessments for survivors seeking services. 
  • Input and maintain referral data into Apricot system.  
  • Attend Davidson County’s Grace Empowered to speak of programming and conduct initial screenings as needed.  
  • Communicate with survivors, families and professionals to help identify appropriate levels of care and information pertaining to services. 
  • Screen and coordinate direct admissions to ATN safe house directly from emergency departments, crisis teams, law enforcement agencies, and other providers/agencies. 
  • Maintain an up-to-date list of resources throughout Middle TN and refer out to other agencies when appropriate.  
  • Meet with organizations/agencies to inform community on ATN referral process and direct service resources. 
  • Lead and organize Admission Team meetings to talk about Residential Applicaitons.  
  • Complete administrative reports for all financial expenses 
  • Support in assisting with client appointments regarding emergency referrals brought into the emergency suite.  
  • Establish strong, appropriate and caring working relationships with victims of human trafficking.  
  • Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with other organizations as needed, for case coordination and response. 
  • Coordinate closely with Emergency Services Manager and other staff members to carry out the mission and in development of an ever-improving system of care for the survivors we serve. 
  • Build rapport and trust with a diverse population including clients and staff members. 
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation on clients and services for grant reporting and research purposes. 
  • Carry out duties assigned by the Emergency Services Manager and/or supervisor.

 

 

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 judgement free work environment. Empathy, compassion, and the ability to deal with difficult situations is a must for anyone who works at AncoraTN.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is carried out primarily in an office setting with intermittent sitting, standing, walking and some light physical activity or out in the field. Most work is performed while sitting and using the computer, phone and engaged in face-to-face conversation with staff and/or clients. Regular car travel required (must operate both personal and staff vehicle).

Work hours are primarily daytime but does require some night or weekend work when on call or assisting a referring partner.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

  • BS (Criminal Justice or similar), or BSW; MA (Criminal Justice or similar), or MSW preferred;

• Bi-lingual preferred;

 • Demonstrated ability to understand and implement best practices around services for at-risk individuals and families;

• Computer skills, including word processing and spreadsheets;

• Experience in case management or equivalent position with experience working with trauma, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, victim assistance, child protective services, youth in foster care or human trafficking populations;

• A working knowledge of community mainstream resources;

• People-oriented with demonstrated ability to build rapport and gain trust with diverse populations;

•Familiar with collaborating with first responders, hospitals, law enforcement and other front-line professionals

 • Ability and willingness to work irregular hours when survivor needs dictate;

• Ability to work effectively under pressure;

• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and oral, and prompt response to messages;

• Able to maintain confidentiality, as required by law and in the best interests of survivors, staff and the agency;

• Fast learner, quick mind, capacity for hard work, teachable and flexible;

• Valid Tennessee driver’s license, state-required driver’s insurance and access to reliable personal transportation; ability to travel throughout Middle Tennessee;

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Initial and subsequent random drug screening is required as per agency policy.
  2. A background check is required.
  3. Must be willing and able to embrace and exemplify our core values.

Additional Information

Benefits

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Base Salary: $53,000-57,000 based on a combination of education and experience

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance. Eligible after 30 days.

 • $150.00/ month for therapy

• 120 PTO accrued 10 hours/ month. Eligible after 30 days of employment.

• 96 hours 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 match up to 1% of salary based on employee contributions and dependent on annual board vote. Eligible after 6 months of employment.

How to Apply

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 position you are applying for in the subject line. No phone calls accepted for this position. No phone calls 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: March 17, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Start Date: 04/21/2025
  • Salary Range: 53000-57000
  • Working Hours: M-F 8am-4pm