What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Trafficking Specialist (CV2490-219) - Safe Return Division position at Volunteers of America Delaware Valley?
Human Trafficking Specialist
Reach vulnerable individuals. Build trust in the community. Connect people to safety and support.
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a dedicated, field-oriented Human Trafficking Specialist to support the Navigator Program. Reporting to the Regional IMPACT Director, this role conducts outreach in designated human trafficking “hot spot” areas, engages potential victims, completes assessments, and connects individuals to appropriate victim services.
The Human Trafficking Specialist also works closely with the Navigator Program to ensure individuals who are not identified as human trafficking victims are still referred for appropriate assistance and support.
What You’ll Do
Human trafficking outreach requires skill, patience, and trust-building. In this role, you will help identify vulnerable individuals, connect victims to critical services, strengthen community response, and support safer pathways for people who may otherwise remain unseen.
Join Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and become part of a mission-driven team committed to restoring hope, empowering survivors, and creating safer communities.
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. EEO of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans/AA.
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Reach vulnerable individuals. Build trust in the community. Connect people to safety and support.
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is seeking a dedicated, field-oriented Human Trafficking Specialist to support the Navigator Program. Reporting to the Regional IMPACT Director, this role conducts outreach in designated human trafficking “hot spot” areas, engages potential victims, completes assessments, and connects individuals to appropriate victim services.
The Human Trafficking Specialist also works closely with the Navigator Program to ensure individuals who are not identified as human trafficking victims are still referred for appropriate assistance and support.
What You’ll Do
- Conduct outreach in areas identified as potential human trafficking hot spots
- Encounter, engage, and build trust with potential victims of human trafficking
- Complete thorough assessments and connect individuals to appropriate victim services
- Collect assessment and related research data and enter information into the Give Hope Database
- Work side by side with the Navigator Program to ensure non-HT individuals are referred for appropriate assistance
- Serve as a liaison between the program, community partners, and outside agencies
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with funding agencies, partnering agencies, and community resources
- Build relationships with service providers, planning bodies, elected officials, law enforcement, civic groups, and religious associations
- Identify and respond to appropriate outreach and human trafficking-related training opportunities
- Attend required staff meetings, conferences, trainings, and grant-required HT assessment trainings
- Maintain professional knowledge by attending educational workshops on human trafficking-related topics
- Plan and present community forums/information sessions on behalf of VOADV three times per year
- Identify and present matters requiring decision-making to the Regional IMPACT Director
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with operational policies and procedures
- Complete other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 2 years of human services experience required; 5 years preferred
- Experience working with trauma-informed care and/or victims of human trafficking
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and follow-through
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, and Word
- Ability to build positive relationships with clients, staff, community members, law enforcement, funders, and partner agencies
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency driving standards
Human trafficking outreach requires skill, patience, and trust-building. In this role, you will help identify vulnerable individuals, connect victims to critical services, strengthen community response, and support safer pathways for people who may otherwise remain unseen.
Join Volunteers of America Delaware Valley and become part of a mission-driven team committed to restoring hope, empowering survivors, and creating safer communities.
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. EEO of Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans/AA.
Click Here to Apply