Youth Trafficking Prevention Education Specialist

The Youth Trafficking Education and Prevention Specialist is a member of our Human Trafficking Youth Services team and provides educational and outreach services and support directly to youth, community partners, and other youth focused stake holders designed to prevent youth trafficking, intercept risk factors, and connect victims with appropriate resources and support.  This position will also be responsible for providing advocacy and case management services to a small caseload of minor survivors of human trafficking and those that are at risk of being trafficked within the Western New York community.  Services provided to youth include victim advocacy, crisis intervention, safety planning, service assessments, and coordination of support services.  This position is primarily field/community based and requires daily travel throughout Erie County and reliable transportation.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Assist in the development and facilitation of evidence-based prevention programming with youth and families with program fidelity and in accordance with Office on Violence Against Women guidelines.
• Conduct prevention education training, positive activities, and presentations for referral sources/community partners, youth focused service providers, schools, etc., as needed and assigned by Program Coordinator.
• Assist with and participate in community information/health fairs and other presentations and the distribution of informational program materials as needed.
• Documents all services activities and implements a program evaluation process.
• Provide in-person and telephone comprehensive client needs and risk assessments, safety planning, brief counseling, crisis intervention, and on-going case management services for a small caseload of clients;
• Provide outreach visits to clients when needed;
• Provide advocacy and/or court accompaniment in the criminal and/or civil legal systems;
• Engage in collaborative working relationships with stakeholders, including local law enforcement partners, Erie County Department of Social Services, local youth providers, or any other relevant parties;
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, and staff development and trainings as required;
• Model and practice sensitivity, fair treatment, trauma-informed care, and acceptance of diversity in all interpersonal interactions;
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Must maintain and submit required documents and comply with all aspects of the Vehicle and Safety Usage Policy;
• Utilize agency and IT systems according to agency protocol; and
• Perform other related duties as required.

Competitive Pay Rate of $26.40 per hour

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Social Work degree (BSW) or equivalent education and experience required, with at least two (2) years paid professional experience preferred;

• Bi-lingual skills (Spanish-English) preferred;
• NYS driver's license and continued automobile insurance;
• Professional human trafficking experience preferred;
• Strong writing and data entry skills; and
• Proficient at utilizing computer, cloud and web-based programs, and MS office

CFS offers full-time employees the below benefits to support our employees and their families and help to create a healthy work environment.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  –20 PTO Days (25 Days After Five Years of Employment)
  –14 Paid Holidays (includes 2 flex holidays)
  – Bereavement: Four Paid Days
  – Paid Jury Duty
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Medical, Two Plan Options
• Dental, Two Plan Options
• Vision Insurance
• Wellness Program and Incentives
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Quarterly Employer-Contributions
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA Retirement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• 403(b) Right Away and Employer-Contributions After Two Years

Diversity Statement: 

Within our agency and in the communities that we serve, C&FS is committed to diversity and inclusion with race equity at the center. Every day we work to promote safety, health, and wellness. We will not stop until Black, indigenous and people of color are free from racism and experience peace, prosperity and well-being.

Child & Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Child & Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child & Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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