Anti Human Trafficking Community Engagement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Work with the Salvation Army’s New Day Drop-in to ensure onsite duties are completed during hours of operation.
• Afford assistance in the daily functioning of the Drop-in Center, coordinating access to resources for all women entering the center.
• Provide ongoing crisis intervention and leadership during the hours of operation.
• Participate in street outreach efforts.

Requirements

• Certified Peer Specialist or Certified Recovery Specialist certification preferred.
• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess two years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with trauma informed care, preferably a working knowledge of Sanctuary Model for Trauma informed services.
• Must understand the issue of Domestic and Foreign Human Trafficking and prostitution.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel from site to site as may be needed in the performance of duties.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania's Child Protective Services Law requires that all prospective employees complete the following clearance and background checks: PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and PA DHS Criminal Record/Fingerprint Check.
• In addition, completion of a Pennsylvania approved Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training is necessary prior to employment.
• Must understand and support for the Mission of The Salvation Army.