Human Trafficking Specialist-Burlington

Volunteers of America Delaware Valley; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in Burlington County, New Jersey is seeking a Human Trafficking Specialist to conduct outreach and engage potential victims of human trafficking. This role involves conducting assessments, planning community forums, and maintaining relationships with community partners. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, two years of experience in a related field, and good skills in communication and organization. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in combating human trafficking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field.
• Two years of experience in a human services field; five years preferred.
• Experience working with trauma-informed care and/or victims of human trafficking.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach in hot spots for human trafficking.
• Liaise between the program and community partners.
• Conduct assessments and collect data for the Give Hope Database.
• Maintain relationships with funding agencies and community resources.
• Plan and present community forums on behalf of the organization.

Skills

Community outreach

Client engagement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word)

Job description

Location: Burlington County, New Jersey, USA

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. Also works side by side with the Navigator Program to ensure individuals encountered who are not Human Trafficking victims are referred for assistance to the Navigator Program.

SCOPE OF DUTIES

• Identify and respond to potential outreach and human trafficking 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.
• 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 human trafficking assessment trainings as required.
• Maintain client and staff confidentiality in compliance with operational policies and procedures.

ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Occasionally required to smell, stoop.
• Regularly required to use hands to handle or feel.
• Regularly required to reach.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear.
• Regularly required to lift and move up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.
• Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while remain fixed on a given point.

Education

Bachelors or better in Human Services or related field.

Experience

Two years of experience accepted but five preferred in a human services field. Additionally, experience working with trauma-informed care and/or victims of human trafficking. Good oral and written communications and organization skills. Must have functioning knowledge of computer software, specifically Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel and Word.

Licenses & Certifications

Valid Drivers License

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