Director of Missing and Anti-Trafficking Youth Services

Description

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference in the life of a child, Project Harmony is looking for you.  We are seeking an experienced and committed Director of Missing and Anti-Trafficking to join our dynamic and innovative organization. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the Missing and Anti-Trafficking and Youth Services department. The Director also serves as a liaison with key stakeholders, community partners and statewide anti-trafficking initiatives.

Who We Are 

Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members.  Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect.  Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.
 

At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community.  Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.  We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

 

Our Values

Project Harmony and all employees are committed to creating a culture that is focused on:

Diversity and Inclusion:  Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all

Strategic Innovation:  Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families

Quality Service:  Ensure consistent, high-quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other 

Collaborative Relationships:  Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all supervisory responsibilities associated with Missing and Anti-Trafficking Youth Services staff
• Responsible for program development and implementation to ensure quality programming, meaningful outcome measures, and consistency and accountability in the response to cases in which minors are missing and at-risk or victims of human trafficking
• Ensure a prompt, thorough, and collaborative response to missing youth and minor human trafficking cases referred by law enforcement and/or child protective services
• Develop policies and procedures related to the missing and anti-trafficking youth services
• Utilize evaluation and community-based research to inform program development
• Collaborate with the Director of Mental Health to select, monitor and evaluate evidence-based screening and assessment tools and treatment models appropriate for the needs of missing and at-risk minors of trafficking
• Monitor Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) requirements, identify areas in need of improvement and develop areas identified
• Collaborate with research/data team to monitor utilization, costs, evaluate services and outcomes; prepare monthly reports
• Provide leadership for contracts and grants by accurate and timely reporting of activities
• Deliver presentations locally, regionally and nationally on best practices for serving minors that are missing, at-risk of or victims of human trafficking
• Regularly collaborate with other urban trafficking programs for minors to explore best practices within the CAC environment and initiate local program improvements accordingly
• May provide direct services to children and families as needed
• Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
• Other duties as assigned by VP - Response Services

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or related field required
• Equivalent education and experience will be considered

Experience and Training

• Professional experience working with missing youth and/or survivors of trafficking
• Professional experience related to the investigation, prosecution, or treatment of child abuse/trafficking cases
• 2 + years management and leadership experience
• Experience with program development and evaluation

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent leadership skills
• Proven experience understanding of minor human trafficking dynamics and best practice interventions
• Strong crisis management skills
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent active listening, presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong knowledge and use of all Microsoft Office products
• High level of initiative and energy
• Ability to be flexible and adjust to stressful and ever-changing situations
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts
• Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse/neglect to include human trafficking
• Knowledge of child welfare and juvenile justice systems
• Solid organization and time management skills
• Must respect and maintain confidentiality

Other

• Must be willing to work flexible hours
• Must submit to a thorough criminal history background check
• Must have access to a vehicle, possess a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Position may involve some travel, primarily within the state

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.