Trauma-Informed Youth Advocate for Missing & Trafficked

Project Harmony; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Harmony in Omaha, NE seeks an experienced MATYS Specialist to support youth and young adults at high risk of trafficking. This role requires a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach, meeting clients in homes or community locations, and coordinating with local, state, and federal partners.

The position involves crisis intervention, safety planning, and long-term engagement with clients, families, and caregivers, demanding strong collaboration across agencies and robust documentation to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with high-risk youth/young adults and/or youth/young adult survivors of labor and sex exploitation and/or trafficking preferred.
• Training in crisis intervention, case management (in-home and community-based) and trauma informed care

Responsibilities

• Review police reports to determine program eligibility and acceptance.
• Coordinate care with child welfare, criminal justice and Project Harmony sites to serve trafficked youth.
• Provide crisis intervention and safety planning for youth and families.
• Collaborate with law enforcement during trafficking investigations.
• Prepare youth to testify and assist in court proceedings.
• Document and follow up timely to ensure coordinated service delivery.
• Coordinate referrals with community treatment providers and resources.
• Lead psychoeducational groups for high-risk youth and caregivers.
• Ensure culturally competent services regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, or background.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Project Harmony in Omaha, NE seeks an experienced MATYS Specialist to support youth and young adults at high risk of trafficking. This role requires a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach, meeting clients in homes or community locations, and coordinating with local, state, and federal partners.

The position involves crisis intervention, safety planning, and long-term engagement with clients, families, and caregivers, demanding strong collaboration across agencies and robust documentation to