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Preferred Skills - Bilingual candidates preferred. - Experience working with survivors/victims of human trafficking or victims of sexual assault. - At least 3+ years of work experience in Social Work ...

Preferred Skills - Bilingual candidates preferred. - Experience working with survivors/victims of human trafficking or victims of sexual assault. - At least 3+ years of work experience in Social Work ...

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How much do human trafficking social work jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for human trafficking social work in the United States is $26.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Human Trafficking Social Work position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Human Trafficking Social Worker, you need a background in social work, knowledge of trauma-informed care, and often a relevant degree and licensure (such as LCSW or MSW). Experience with case management software, client documentation systems, and sometimes training or certification in crisis intervention or anti-trafficking programs is important. Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to build trust with vulnerable populations set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for supporting survivors effectively and collaborating with law enforcement, legal professionals, and service providers to ensure comprehensive care.

What are the main challenges faced by Human Trafficking Social Workers in their daily roles?

Human Trafficking Social Workers often face emotionally demanding situations, such as helping survivors cope with trauma and navigating complex legal and social systems. Managing large caseloads and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds require resilience and adaptability. Collaboration with law enforcement, healthcare, and legal teams can be both rewarding and challenging due to differing priorities or resource limitations. Despite these challenges, social workers in this field find their roles highly meaningful as they advocate for and empower survivors toward recovery and independence.

What is a Human Trafficking Social Work job?

A Human Trafficking Social Work job involves supporting survivors of human trafficking through advocacy, crisis intervention, case management, and connecting them with necessary resources such as housing, healthcare, and legal assistance. Social workers in this field collaborate with law enforcement, shelters, and nonprofit organizations to help individuals escape trafficking situations and rebuild their lives. They also provide trauma-informed care, educate communities about trafficking, and work on policy initiatives to prevent exploitation. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and knowledge of social services to effectively support survivors.

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Infographic showing various Human Trafficking Social Work job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Temporary. Highlights an 98% In-person, and 2% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $55,449 per year, or $26.7 per hour.

Social Work Case Manager-Human Trafficking Program

SARC

Bel Air, MD

$31 - $32.45/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 3 days ago


Job description

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 or facilitate training.


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 in-person crisis intervention that includes safety planning, emergency response, basic living needs, and victim advocacy.

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
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.