Manager, Training & Outreach-Anti-Trafficking
4 days ago
New York
Job Description Summary: Safe Horizon’s Anti-Trafficking Program (ATP) is one of the largest providers on the East Coast and one of the only providers in New York State offering comprehensive services to survivors of all types of human trafficking, including labor trafficking. Our program applies a multi-tiered approach to eradicating human trafficking. We provide intensive case management, supportive counseling and legal services to holistically meet the needs of trafficked persons. While recognizing that client services alone will not turn the tide on human trafficking, our Anti-Trafficking Program also offers community education, technical assistance, training and advocacy to foster systemic change. The Training and Outreach Manager is responsible for developing and implementing training programs, in coordination with ATP staff, with the primary goal of assisting grantees of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Victims of Crime (OVC) Enhanced Collaborative Model to Combat Human Trafficking (ECM), in particular the Brooklyn Human Trafficking Task Force (BKHTTF), to improve community prevention of, and response to, the crimes of human trafficking, both sex and labor. The Training and Outreach Manager will continue to develop our existing training modules, outreach campaign and materials, in collaboration with Kings County District Attorney Office (KCDAO)’s BKHTTF Director. The Training and Outreach Manager, in conjunction with KCDAO staff, will conduct training and outreach activities in high-risk areas of NYC with the goal to increase awareness of human trafficking, and to increase trust between communities and law enforcement agents. This position will require travel within New York City, some limited travel out of state and some weekend and off hour work. The Training and Outreach Manager is also responsible for conducting a specific number of trainings/presentations and outreach efforts in compliance with the OVC-ECM grant from the Department of Justice. Responsibilities: • For Program and Client-Facing Staff: Learn and integrate ongoing training and education regarding a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, using an anti-oppressive lens, into your work with clients., • For Program and Supervisors Supporting Client-Facing Staff: Participate in ongoing training and education regarding applying a trauma-informed, client-centered approach, and using an anti-oppressive lens, in your work with clients. Coach and guide staff in their client practice that reflects these approaches., • Provide training to federal and state government agencies, federal and local law enforcement agents, community-based organizations, and any other identified organizations regarding prevention and response to human trafficking., • Coordinate, design and co-facilitate training curricula, outreach materials and activities/events, as well as other workshops on topics related to human trafficking, both sex and labor of all victims – men, women, minors, LGBTQ, and foreign nationals and U.S. citizens., • Enter information for monthly statistical reports related to the project into databases for grant reporting and prepare training/presentation narrative write-ups as part of grant reporting., • Continue to develop, supervise and manage all trainings/presentations and training protocols for BKHTTF and ATP., • Oversee fulfillment of all training/presentation activities and reporting requirements for the OVC grantee assistance contracts., • Provide professional development training opportunities for ATP social worker and legal staff, including collaborating with ATP team members on multidisciplinary anti-trafficking trainings, including internal Safe Horizon Need to Know trainings and external trainings for medical providers, legal providers and others, • Continue to develop and spearhead the Train the Trainers program for Voices of Hope, the ATP survivor leadership group comprised of current and former ATP clients, in collaboration with the VOH Liaison, and work closely with VOH members to train them in presenting the ATP Human Trafficking 101 curriculum to civil society partners, law enforcement and government agencies, • Actively participate in bi-weekly staff meetings with a small and dynamic team., • Attend bi-weekly supervision meetings with the Supervising Social Worker, attend monthly Voices of Hope meetings with the Administrative Coordinator/VOH Liaison, and monthly supervision meetings with the Associate Vice President overseeing the Anti-Trafficking Program, Immigration Law Project and Domestic Violence Law Project., • Perform other duties as assigned. Interacts with: • Staff from the Safe Horizon’s Anti-Trafficking Program, as well as Safe Horizon’s IT and Training Departments, • All ECM OVC grantees and external agencies and organizations related to the administration of the ECM-OVC grant, including KCDAO staff., • All external agencies and organizations working to assist survivors of human trafficking or working to combat trafficking in persons. Qualifications: • At least four years of professional experience developing and conducting diverse training, outreach and community organizing activities, preferably around trafficking, specifically trauma victims (for various audiences) with demonstrated results. Knowledge and Skills: Required: • Strong relationships with and/or knowledge of law enforcement agencies, community-based organizations, and victim services organizations serving and interacting with victims of trafficking., • Excellent verbal and written communications skills., • Knowledge and Experience of training curricula development; ability to integrate engaging training techniques for diverse audiences (e.g. federal grantees administering services programs for trafficking victims, government officials or potential clients) and update existing trainings and materials., • Dynamic public speaker and presenter with ability to engage diverse audiences., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Ability to delegate tasks to staff you do not directly supervise in tandem with their direct supervisor to ensure consistency and manage workload., • Must be familiar with a range of social justice work, including the underlying social issues impacting trafficking victims., • Excellent cross-cultural skills., • Strong workshop design and facilitation skills, including the general public, social service providers, and other partners., • Strong networking and organizational skills; ability to work independently and maintain flexibility in working across multiple program sites., • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills., • Comprehensive management, supervisory and leadership skills. Desirable: • Experience providing supervision., • Experience using a harm reduction philosophy in supervisory or direct service positions., • Experience providing direct service with victims of trauma., • A Bachelor’s Degree in related field (extensive (4+ years) experience in workshop design and facilitation may supersede educational requirement., • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel. If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Technology Statement: Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance. Please follow this link to view complete EEO Law and complaint filing information: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal. Hiring Range: $29.39 - $34.89 Hourly Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center