Trafficking Outreach Coordinator - Heartland Housing Sanctuary

Sanctuary House•Omaha, NE

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will work as part of the human trafficking team working in close collaboration with the domestic violence sexual assault program service team. The trafficking outreach coordinator will directly oversee operations of the labor trafficking expansion project to include partnering with internal and external stakeholders to enhance Sanctuary’s program structure developing more inclusive practices for labor trafficking survivors. Furthering our outreach, training, and capacity building efforts within our service area. Developing and overseeing a diverse steering committee and assist with program compliance/ quality assurance as it pertains to the project. This position advocates on survivor’s/ programs behalf with all relevant government and non- governmental organizations. They will provide services designed to meet needs related to immediate safety, trauma recovery, and on-going support for survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Two years’ experience in social services or related field
Experience in supervision and service delivery
Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record
Fluency in written and spoken English
Ability to work both independently, with little supervision, and as part of a team.
Ability to establish regularity and dependability in scheduling all appointments and accuracy in reports and statistics.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Oversee operations of the labor trafficking expansion project.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program structure and develop inclusive practices for labor trafficking survivors.
Further outreach, training, and capacity building efforts within the service area.
Develop and oversee a diverse steering committee.
Assist with program compliance and quality assurance for the project.
Advocate on behalf of survivors and programs with government and non-governmental organizations.
Provide services for immediate safety, trauma recovery, and ongoing support for survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking.
Partner with local and national experts to provide continued support for HFS and the community in labor trafficking identification and outreach.
Equip internal and external professionals with training on screening and identification of labor trafficking, enhancing culturally informed practices for working with refugees and foreign nationals.
Recruit, develop, and coordinate a team of community partners, including contracted entities, to support the expansion project.
Assist in leading and coordinating administrative and operational duties for the expansion project.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with community stakeholders, focusing on those who frequently encounter survivors of labor trafficking.
Maintain awareness of community, state, and national factors impacting clients.
Participate in agency quality improvement teams and workgroups.
Guide the implementation of projects and policies.
Assist in developing and evaluating training curriculum and workshops.
Develop program policies and procedures, monitor their implementation, and implement action plans.
Develop and maintain accurate data collection systems.
Assist in completing required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for quality improvement and grant purposes.
Be available for emergency situations and case consultations.
Participate in weekly team meetings with HFS program staff.
Attend community meetings for the coordination of services for survivors of human trafficking.
Create, maintain, and share a dynamic self-care plan.
Make connections between the agency and the larger community for fundraising and friend-raising efforts.