Human Trafficking & Missing Child Specialist
About The Position
The Human Trafficking & Missing Child Specialist is part of a supportive team working with case management partners to strengthen child welfare services in Desoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. The role supports compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and program objectives to promote quality services and ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children identified as human trafficked or missing. Work may include case reviews and analysis, tracking, continuous quality improvement initiatives, coaching, and training. The specialist provides current information on relevant laws, rules, contract requirements, procedures, and policies, and advocates for improvements to child welfare practice and services. The role supports case management with human trafficking and CSEC processes, required notifications, and timeframes; provides leadership in implementing recommendations; and supports CSEC/HT youth ages 18–23, including attending independent-living staffing, conducting aging-out service plan staffing within 45 days, and providing age-appropriate referrals. The specialist tracks and analyzes data, reviews Incident Reports and FSFN records, participates in reviews and meetings as a subject area expert, and collaborates with stakeholders at statewide, regional, and local levels. The role also maintains required CSEC endorsement and training, cross-trains and coaches colleagues, and supports quality assurance, compliance, quality improvement, and systems technical assistance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in psychology, social work, or a related human service field.
- At least two years of experience delivering child welfare services.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License in good standing and insurability by the agency’s current insurance carrier.
- Meet state criminal background check requirements.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Meet driving requirements and guidelines for operating SCC fleet vehicles and/or a personal vehicle for work-related activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide current information about federal and state laws, rules, contract requirements, procedures, and policies.
- Advocate for child welfare system improvements that strengthen practice, improve service timeliness, accessibility, quality, and effectiveness, and increase natural and enduring community supports.
- Support case management in meeting required Human Trafficking and CSEC processes, notifications, and timeframes.
- Ensure Human Trafficking requirements are met within required timeframes.
- Lead case management teams in implementing recommendations and evaluating their effectiveness.
- Support CSEC/HT youth ages 18–23, including attending IL staffing, conducting aging-out service plan staffing within 45 days, and providing age-appropriate referrals.
- Track and monitor data, assist with analysis and reporting of Human Trafficking cases, and make recommendations based on analytical findings, performance outcomes, DCF and CBC reporting, and contract requirements.
- Review Incident Reports and FSFN to ensure needs, requirements, and timeframes are met for Missing Children and Human Trafficking cases, and follow up with case management as needed.
- Facilitate, consult, and participate in reviews, staffing, and meetings as a subject area expert and resource to the CBC and stakeholders.
- Participate in statewide, regional, and local Human Trafficking conference calls, workgroups, staffing, and meetings.
- Maintain CSEC endorsement and meet quarterly training-hour requirements for case management working with verified youth.
- Cross-train, coach, and support colleagues in quality areas and team projects.
- Demonstrate professionalism in communications and interactions with SCC staff, contractual agencies and staff, community stakeholders, and service providers.
- Support the Quality Assurance team and CBC operations staff with quality assurance, compliance, quality improvement initiatives, and systems technical assistance.
Benefits
- Five weeks of PTO accruals available during the first year of employment
- 12 paid holidays
- Professional development
- Ongoing coaching and feedback
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health benefits with shared premium costs, including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
