Anti Human Trafficking Community Engagement Specialist
About The Position
Position Overview: The Anti-Human Trafficking Community Engagement Specialist (CES) will work with the Salvation Army’s New Day Drop-in to ensure onsite duties are completed during hours of operation. The CES will be responsible for assisting in the daily functioning of the Drop-in Center, coordinating access to resources for all women entering the center, as well as provide ongoing crisis intervention and leadership during the hours of operation. The CES will also participate in street outreach efforts. This is a grant funded position. Description of Position: The role of the Community Engagement Specialist will be to coordinate services and access to resources for all drop-in center participants. The CES is responsible for all daily operations of the drop-in center, including ensuring that services provided are culturally sensitive and trauma-informed. The CES will conduct initial screening and intake of newly identified victims of human trafficking and provide information and referral services to those entering the drop-in center. The CES will also conduct street outreach to individuals experiencing street-based prostitution and trafficking.
Requirements
- Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist certification preferred.
- Must have high school diploma or GED
- Must possess two years of relevant work experience
- Experience with trauma informed care preferably a working knowledge of Sanctuary Model for Trauma informed services.
- Must understand the issue of Domestic and Foreign Human Trafficking and prostitution.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel from site to site as may be needed in the performance of duties.
- As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.
- Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.
- Must possess an appreciation for and understanding of the mission of The Salvation Army.
- This position is contingent on grant funding.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist certification
- Bilingual in Spanish
Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily functioning of the Drop-in Center
- Coordinate access to resources for all women entering the center
- Provide ongoing crisis intervention and leadership during the hours of operation
- Participate in street outreach efforts
- Coordinate services and access to resources for all drop-in center participants
- Ensure that services provided are culturally sensitive and trauma-informed
- Conduct initial screening and intake of newly identified victims of human trafficking
- Provide information and referral services to those entering the drop-in center
- Conduct street outreach to individuals experiencing street-based prostitution and trafficking
Benefits
- Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
- Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
- Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
- Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Remitted Tuition Program
- Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
