Trafficking Program Specialist

gdit; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site 3 days per week

Job summary

GDIT in Washington, DC seeks a Trafficking Program Specialist to support the OTIP. The role provides technical support for victim services programs serving trafficking survivors in the United States.

The position involves processing certifications, coordinating with providers, and preparing reports and materials while collaborating with law enforcement and stakeholders. On-site presence is required 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work or related discipline and 5 years of related experience.
• Experience working with foreign national populations preferred.
• Case management experience preferred.
• Child protection and child welfare experience preferred.
• Direct experience with anti-trafficking programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to multi-task.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process certification requests for foreign national adult victims of trafficking and draft communications.
• Coordinate with service providers to deliver case management for victims.
• Update the adult certification database and report statistics.
• Train grantees and stakeholders on the certification process.
• Provide consultation with law enforcement on child trafficking cases.
• Prepare Eligibility and Interim Assistance Letters for foreign national children.
• Coordinate referrals to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
• Respond to inquiries via the Victim Verification and child trafficking lines.
• Prepare written materials and monthly statistics reports.
• Attend inter-agency meetings on anti-trafficking initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Social Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related discipline

Job description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

None

Public Trust/Other Required

MBI (T2)

Job Family

Functional Experts

Job Qualifications

Skills: Communication, Documentations, Social Services

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description

Trafficking Program Specialist

The Trafficking Program Specialist supports the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) in Washington, DC. The position provides technical support for the oversight and implementation of victim services programs serving foreign and domestic victims of human trafficking within the United States.

Position Duties

• Process requests for certification from foreign national adult victims of severe forms of human trafficking, including drafting external communications about the certification process and benefits, preparing certification letters in a timely manner, coordinating with victim service providers or representatives to deliver case management assistance to victims, updating information in the adult certification database, training anti-trafficking grantees and other stakeholders on the HHS certification process, responding to inquiries via the certification verification phone line, and providing certification statistics and data analysis.
• Process intakes and Requests for Assistance for foreign national children who may have been subjected to a severe form of trafficking in persons.
• Create written case summaries and analysis of trafficking concerns in accordance with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended.
• Seek consultation with law enforcement on foreign national child trafficking cases.
• Prepare Eligibility and Interim Assistance Letters, which are granted to foreign national children who have or may have been subjected to human trafficking.
• Coordinate efforts and make referrals to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
• Responsible for receiving and responding to inquiries submitted through the trafficking Victim Verification Line and the child trafficking line by providing technical assistance to questions related to Child Eligibility, Adult Certification, and benefits and services for foreign national victims of trafficking.
• Assist in the preparation of written materials related to trafficking certification and eligibility of victim assistance, including reports, correspondence, briefing papers, fact sheets, memoranda, policy and procedure updates, and monthly statistical reports, including the timely preparation of recurring reports on trafficking such as reports to Congress and the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.
• Attend intra-and inter-agency meetings regarding government-wide and private sector anti-trafficking initiatives.
• Respond to telephonic and electronic (email) inquiries from victims/survivors of trafficking and victim advocates and legal representatives working on behalf of victims/survivors seeking certification and eligibility letters.
• Input and track case status in an online case management system.
• Provide input to improve work processes and efficiencies including technological innovations.
• Develop and deliver trainings relevant to the Child Eligibility and Adult Certification processes at conferences and meetings.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in social work or related discipline with 5 years of related experience (3 years of experience required with master's degree).
• Experience working with foreign national populations preferred.
• Case management experience preferred.
• Child protection and child welfare experience preferred.
• Direct experience working with/for anti-trafficking programs preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires an existing Public Trust or the ability to obtain one.

• This position is based in Washington, DC and employees are required to report on-site 3 days per week.

The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $97,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Hybrid

Work Location

USA DC Washington

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