• Anti-Human Trafficking Community Engagement…

    The Salvation Army (Philadelphia, PA)


    Overview

     

    Position:Anti-Human Trafficking Community Engagement Specialist

     

    Department:PSSM-New Day to Stop Trafficking

     

    Availability of Position:Immediate (1 position available)

     

    Schedule:Part Time – Monday-Wednesday 9:00am-5:00pm, Thursday 5:00pm – 9:00pm

     

    Reporting Relationship:Drop-in Center and Outreach Services Program Manager

     

    Salary/Grade:$17-$19/hr, 74 Non-exempt

    The Salvation Army is hiring and offers truly excellent benefit package to eligible employees including:

    + Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, vacation time and sick time.

    + Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)

    + Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life

    + Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

     

    Position Overview:The Anti-Human Trafficking Community Engagement Specialist (CES) will work with the Salvation Army’s New Day Drop-in to ensure onsite duties are completed during hours of operation. The CES will be responsible for assisting in the daily functioning of the Drop-in Center, coordinating access to resources for all women entering the center, as well as provide ongoing crisis intervention and leadership during the hours of operation. The CES will also participate in street outreach efforts. This is a grant funded position.

    Responsibilities

    Description of Position:The role of the Community Engagement Specialist will be to coordinate services and access to resources for all drop-in center participants. The CES is responsible for all daily operations of the drop-in center, including ensuring that services provided are culturally sensitive and trauma-informed. The CES will conduct initial screening and intake of newly identified victims of human trafficking and provide information and referral services to those entering the drop-in center. The CES will also conduct street outreach to individuals experiencing street-based prostitution and trafficking.

    Qualifications

    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

    + As a Mandated Reporter, must provide proof of having completed training on recognizing and reporting child abuse meeting the training standards of PA Act 153 of 2014 within 30 days of employment with recurrent training required every five years thereafter.

    + Meets the Child Protection Clearances required by PA Act 153 to include PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check and FBI Criminal Record Check.

    + Must possess an appreciation for and understanding of the mission of The Salvation Army.

    + This position is contingent on grant funding.

    Contact: Please submit your resume and cover letter as instructed below:

    External candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at: http:// careers-usesalvationarmy.icims.com

     

    Internal candidates interested in applying for this position please apply at http://internal-usesalvationarmy.icims.com.

     

    No phone calls please

     

    Released by the Divisional Human Resource Department on May 14, 2025

     

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    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    The Salvation Army’s Mission Statement

     

    The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church.

     

    Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.

     

    Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ

     

    and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

     

    Requisition No.2400

     

    Job LocationsUS-PA-Philadelphia

     

    Job ID 2025-14056

     

    Category Social Services

     

    Compensation Min USD $17.00/Hr.

     

    Compensation Max USD $19.00/Hr.

     

    Type Regular Part-Time