CWS Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator / 61013979

Full Job Description

Do you have a passion to provide meaningful work in the community?

Would you like to be part of an organization whose central mission is helping to protect, stabilize and strengthen the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults?

Then the South Carolina Department of Social Services has the right job opportunity for you.

Job Duties:

The CWS Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator performs coordination, oversight, and support statewide for front-line professionals working with children and families impacted by Human Trafficking.

Research relevant information to assists in human trafficking program development and best practice improvement.

Maintains understanding and knowledge of DSS Policy, Agency Mission and Guiding Principles and Standards Practice Model.

• Provides guidance and support to staff to ensure ongoing improvement in human trafficking program area.

• Coordinates internal case consultations to provide information on agency initiatives and goals related to human trafficking and the use of comprehensive assessments.

• Coordinates and participates in inter-agency staffing, and advocacy meetings.

• Serves as a Human Trafficking liaison for federal reporting on trafficking, as well as data collection.

• Researches best practices to maintain training modules and update necessary resources for designated programmatic activities and projects.

• Builds stakeholder relationships through state and regional human trafficking task force and follow through on procedures as required for designated projects.

• Maintains child welfare certification. Completes 20 hours of training yearly to include certifications that are required yearly, is encouraged to attend and participate to assist with skills and development growth.

• Maintains an active routine of self-care and pursues support when necessary to minimize the threat of secondary trauma to physical and mental health. Understands the impact of trauma on families and secondary trauma on child welfare staff and applies principles to support families and staff.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years of professional experience in social services programs, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience.

A Master’s Degree and one (1) year of professional experience in social services programs, correctional, education, business administration, general administrative management, or relevant program experience.

Qualifications

Project management experience highly desired.

Additional Information

This application for employment with the SC Department of Social Services must be completed in its entirety.

A resume may be included; but shall not be substituted in lieu of the completion of this application in part or in whole.

"See Resume" is not acceptable information for the completion of any part of the requirements of this application.

If such is submitted, this employment application will be considered incomplete and may not be forwarded as eligible for consideration to hiring managers.

Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Individuals must comply with necessary field work assignments.

If you certify, by completion and submission of this application, that you possess educational credentials that qualify you for the available DSS positions, you will be required to provide a certified official transcript, if you are selected for job offer.

The South Carolina Department of Social Services offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

DIVISION: Human Services / Richland County