What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN TRAFFICKING SERVICES COORDINATOR (HELPS) position at Albany County, NY?
DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a compassionate, proactive professional to join our team in supporting victims and survivors of human trafficking. In
this role, you will provide direct services to adult victims and survivors and at-risk and trafficked youth; collaborate with
multidisciplinary partners; and lead community outreach efforts aimed at prevention and awareness. If you are passionate about
advocacy, community engagement, and empowering vulnerable populations, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact.
This position includes 24-hour sexual assault crisis hotline coverage and may require evening and weekend meetings, events, and
community activities. There is potential for a hybrid-remote schedule.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Deliver direct services to at-risk and confirmed victims of human trafficking, including needs assessments, safety planning,
- Oversee Safe Harbour program activities and ensure accurate documentation, database entry, and reporting to OCFS.
- Build strong partnerships with caseworkers, schools, community organizations, and law enforcement to identify and
- Promote community awareness through outreach, training, and participation in local and regional task forces and advisory
groups.
POSITION Human Trafficking Service Coordinator (HELPS)
DEPARTMENT Crime Victim & Sexual Violence Center
SALARY $55,952
WORK LOCATION 112 State St. Albany, NY 12207; clinical location
within Albany County (location confidential).
HOURS 8:30A-4:30P M-F
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP)
Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing
issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered
for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program”
position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through
the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision, & Hearing
Tuition Reimbursement
NYS Retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized Daycare – Little Sprouts at Shaker Place
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:
A. Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor’s Degree in a human services-related field
AND at least one (1) year of human services-related experience; OR
B. Graduation from an accredited college or university with at least an Associate’s Degree in a human services-related
field AND at least two (2) years of human services-related experience.
• Eligibility for and possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment
- Successful clearance of the required Suitability Determination (Background investigation is conducted by the appointing
authority.)
Please upload a cover letter, resume and transcript with your application.
Salary : $55,952