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Location: Hartford, CT Employment Type: Temporary Date Posted: 02/18/2025 Expire Date: 03/18/2025 Job Categories: Other / General |
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Director of Human Trafficking and Gender Responsive Services The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is currently accepting applications for a Program Director of Human Trafficking and Gender Responsive Services (Children and Families Program Director 1). The Director of Human Trafficking and Gender Responsive Services will join a team of Child Welfare Directors in the Clinical and Community Consultation Support Division (CCCSD at DCF Central Office). The CCCSD provides statewide clinical consultation and support to all 14 DCF area offices, oversees contracts related to services for families and children involved with DCF, fatherhood services, and the Carelon administrative service organization. We serve to enhance child welfare responses and interventions. Position Highlights: Full-time, 40 hour per week First (1st) shift Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hartford, CT Our team follows a hybrid schedule. This position will be eligible for a hybrid schedule following successful completion of the probationary period. About Us: Our Mission Statement is Caring, Healing and Teaching -Partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities. We believe that: Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment. No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services. Our services work best when integrated with community care. The Connecticut Department of Children and Families is responsible for developing training programs to help identify and report human trafficking (to law enforcement, educators, medical professionals, congregate care providers, DCF staff and other community providers). DCF also works to provide services to child victims of human trafficking. These responsibilities are related to existing state statutes and laws. The Role: In this role, you would be responsible for providing external leadership and internal program design and implementation of the established Human Trafficking and Gender Responsive Services in Child Protection Services. Additionally, the incumbent will function as the public face for DCF regarding human trafficking matters. Along with other duties as needed, the successful candidate will: Promote anti-trafficking and gender responsive services in all aspects of the child welfare system and in CT. Oversees Human Antitrafficking Response Team (HART). Provide contract and program management for the CAC Multidisciplinary Teams coordinators, Survivor Care/ Love 146 and the Governor's Task Force for Justice of Abused Children (GTFJAC) Coordinator. Develop and monitor data dashboard, performance measures, and quality assurance process. Prepare federal and state quarterly and yearly child trafficking data reports. Design and provide curriculum development, training, and case consultation - including training data, training evaluations and online training development. Serve as lead consultant to DCF in human trafficking cases. Develop and revise policy. Identify, prepare and monitor grant and funding opportunities. Serve as the agency lead representative for statewide Governor's Taskforce, councils, committees, and workgroups (including with law enforcement, homeland security, FBI, medical professionals). Authorize and promote activities. Represent DCF at press conferences, legislative hearings, conferences, and media interviews. Our Ideal Candidate: Action-oriented and highly organized Bilingual - English/Spanish - a plus. Expert knowledge related to human (child) trafficking and gender responsive approaches, laws, services and interventions. Considerable experience and knowledge with the legislative process. A proven track record of cultivating collaborations and key partnerships. Demonstrative skills in visual communication skills, impactful presentations and engaging audiences. Proficient data interpretation skills and strong analytical abilities. Strong contract management background. Exceptional grant and report writing experience (federal and state). A proven track record for galvanizing teams. Experience working on cases of sexual and physical abuse. Experience in improving operational effectiveness - streamlining processes. Proven track record in respectfully bringing to light personal narratives and testimonials. What’s In It For You: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. A healthy work-life balance to all employees. State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here for more information. Discover the opportunity to: Engage in a rewarding career Assist our employees so they can achieve success Make a difference in the public sector Work together in a collaborative team environment MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Nine (9) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare programs, children's protective services, foster services, adoption or social and human services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity with responsibility for planning, development, implementation or supervision of administrative or program services in child welfare, children's protective services, children's mental health or juvenile justice. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Children and Families Program Supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED College education may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree or other advanced degree in the behavioral sciences, public administration, education, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. NOTE: Closely related fields are child welfare, applied sociology, social and/or human services, clinical psychology, child development, criminal justice, counseling, human development and family relations, human service, marriage and family therapy. Contact Information
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The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors. As a small state, we have so much to offer – education, employment, culture, travel, nature, history and recreation - each of these opportunities positively impact our citizens and businesses. While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we are proud to offer positions located throughout the state. Some of our most popular work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and with a higher demand throughout the Fairfield County. We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our culture and values, specifically: - Committed to making an impact - Serving the public through meaningful work - Seeking limitless opportunities to grow - Enjoy a work/life balance (with competitive benefits) - Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us! | |||||
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