Human Trafficking Specialist

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley•Trenton, NJ

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About The Position

The Human Trafficking Specialist conducts outreach in areas designated as hot spots for human trafficking. Specialists are responsible for encountering and engaging potential victims, conducting assessments and providing the appropriate victim services. The HT Specialist also works side by side with the Navigator Program to ensure individuals encountered who are not HT victims are referred for assistance to the Navigator Program. This job description may not include all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the employer’s sole discretion. Based on program/department needs, your schedule is subject to change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two years of experience in a human services field
Experience working with trauma informed care and/or victims of human trafficking
Good oral and written communications and organization skills
Functioning knowledge of computer software, specifically Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel and Word
Valid driver’s license and be able to meet agency standards

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience in a human services field

Responsibilities

Interact (verbally and nonverbally) with all clients, staff and community members professionally with respect and courtesy.
Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meeting, conferences and training sessions, meetings as requested and include HT assessment trainings as required by the grant.
Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with operational policies and procedures.
Identify and respond to potential outreach and HT related training that is suitable for the program.
Act as a liaison between the program and the community, to include community partners.
Conduct a thorough assessment and collect all assessment and related research data and process information in the Give Hope Database.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with funding and partnering agencies, and maintain compliance with all organizational policies.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community resources, including service providers and planning bodies, elected officials, law enforcement, civic and religious associations.
Identify and present to the Regional IMPACT Director matters requiring decisions.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshop’s on a variety of human trafficking related topics.
Plan and present planning information sessions/community forums on behalf of VOADV three times per year.
Other duties as assigned.