Job Description
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Project LIFE Program Manager, the Training/Outreach Coordinator is responsible for the development of training and outreach materials and provision of training to Lifeline interns and case managers, as well as formal partnering agencies and other community service providers, on the issue of human trafficking and specific issues affecting victims/survivors. Additionally, the Training/Outreach Coordinator will provide comprehensive services to victims/survivors, including information regarding crime victims' rights, crisis stabilization, safety planning, victim advocacy, and service planning in support of recovery and self-sufficiency as well as therapeutic services.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree in counseling, social work or related field with a minimum of one year case management experience; Must be registered with BBS (AMFT, ACSW, LMFT, LCSW).
- Knowledge of, and/or experience working with, victims of human trafficking, sexual assault, domestic violence, or other victim populations (e.g. immigrant/refugee populations).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain strong partnerships with law enforcement, probation, runaway and homeless youth shelters, Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program (STRTP), domestic violence providers, schools, and other community based
- Provide outreach and education to professionals and community members regarding best practices in the areas of prevention, recognition and response to suspected and identified victims of human trafficking
- Attend applicable community meetings/trainings to gather updated research/trends on human trafficking, responsible for presenting the updated research and new trends to program staff
- Maintain relationships with local human trafficking service agencies
- Work with community partners to establish and implement a streamlined response/referral process for human trafficking survivors
- Develop trainings on the issue of human trafficking at a national, state and county level, including specific issues impacting victims/survivors such as identification, recruitment tactics, victim
- mindset, risk factors, victims' rights, first responder protocol, assessing victim needs and impact of trauma.
- Provide training to North County Lifeline interns and case managers as well as other victim services providers within the community to equip them with the knowledge and tools required to effectively work with victims/survivors of human
- Conduct trainings with other victim service providers within the community on best practice approaches, protocol, policies, and procedures for working with victims/survivors of human trafficking.
- Facilitate prevention groups for at-risk youth populations
- Co-Facilitate survivor-led HT support groups
- Maintain accurate records of trainings provided in compliance with funding requirements and objectives
Schedule/Compensation
- 40 hours a week- Monday - Friday- Flexible hours- may include evenings and weekends.
- nonexempt position].
- [ $34.50- $37.95] Salary will commensurate with experience and education. EEO.
Additional Requirement
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation with a good driving record.
- Willing to use own, properly insured, reliable vehicle for the job (mileage reimbursed).
- Employment subject to clearances, including background finger printing checks, driving record, tuberculosis testing, and drug testing.