Anti Human Trafficking Community Engagement Specialist

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Employer funded Pension Plan

Comprehensive health care coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Remitted Tuition Program

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a part-time Anti Human Trafficking Community Engagement Specialist to assist at the Drop-in Center. This role involves coordinating resources for women, participating in outreach, and conducting screenings for victims. Ideal candidates should have experience with trauma-informed care and a passion for the organization's mission. The position offers a flexible schedule as well as a range of notable benefits. Candidates must apply online only.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must understand human trafficking and prostitution issues.
• Must complete mandated reporter training within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily functioning of the Drop-in Center.
• Coordinate access to resources for women entering the center.
• Participate in street outreach efforts.

Skills

Certified Peer Specialist certification

High school diploma or GED

Two years of relevant work experience

Experience with trauma-informed care

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Anti Human Trafficking Community Engagement Specialist

Department: Philadelphia Social Service Ministries - New Day

Availability of Position: Immediate

Schedule: Part Time, Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Reporting Relationship: Drop-in Center and Outreach Services Program Manager

Salary/Grade: $17.00- $19.00/ hr; 74 Non-Exempt

The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

• 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!

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• 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.

Contact

Please submit all resumes and cover letters online only as instructed below.

Current Salvation Army Employees can apply online at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

Prospective employees can apply online at http://careers.salvationarmy.org.

No phone calls please.

Released by the Divisional Human Resources Director on 2/12/26

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The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

Requisition No. 2550