Missing & Anti-Trafficking Youth Specialist

Missing & Anti‑Trafficking Youth Specialist - #NOW HIRING

Project Harmony Child Protection Center

Job Type: Full-time

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 ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect and is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation.

We celebrate difference and are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Our culture values a team of dedicated, compassionate professionals and a learning environment where all members can flourish.

This role focuses on working with youth and young adults (up to 24 years) at high risk of sexual exploitation/trafficking and their caregivers. It requires a victim‑centered, trauma‑informed approach that includes meeting clients in their homes and/or community locations and close collaboration with local, state and federal law enforcement, child protection, juvenile justice, mental health providers and other community organizations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in reviewing all police reports from the Omaha Police Department involving missing juveniles to determine program eligibility and acceptance.
• Collect information on missing/trafficked youth from child welfare, criminal justice and Project Harmony sites in an effort to coordinate care with child protection, juvenile justice, law enforcement and other community providers serving this population.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments affecting these individuals and family functioning.
• Provide comprehensive case management services to high‑risk youth and/or youth survivors of human trafficking within their homes and other locations in the community.
• Provide education and advocacy to reduce barriers or challenges within employment, housing, mental health, physical health and other social service systems.
• Collaborate with client to create safety plans, community reintegration plans, and reconnection to family or informal support plans.
• Work closely with local, state and/or federal law enforcement agencies throughout trafficking investigation.
• Assist clients with victim impact statements, protection orders, and other related legal matters.
• Prepare youth to testify and attend court hearings to support them through criminal prosecution of their trafficker, and provide testimony in criminal court regarding the role and services provided.
• Complete all required documentation and follow‑up in a timely manner to ensure an effective and coordinated service delivery response.
• Collect statistics and implement quality improvement procedures aligned to best practices.
• Maintain a comprehensive list of community treatment providers and resources for families. Coordinate referrals with other professionals, organizations and agencies within the community.
• Actively participate in consultation, supervision, team meetings and collaboration with other agencies and service providers on behalf of clients.
• Co‑facilitate psycho‑educational groups for high‑risk youth and their caregivers.
• Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
• Participate in community engagement and training opportunities in order to educate the community about the Missing and Trafficked Youth Program, dynamics and trends.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Training in working with children and families impacted by child abuse/neglect.
• Training in crisis intervention, case management (both in‑home and community‑based) and trauma‑informed care.

Experience and Training

• Experience working with high‑risk youth/young adults and/or youth/young adult survivors of labor and sex exploitation and/or trafficking preferred.
• Experience working with the…