Community Education and Engagement Specialist (CTSP)

Name of Person to Contact: Laura Sewell

Name of Company/Business: Children's Aid Society

Employer Phone: (205) 943-5335

Employer Email: lsewell@childrensaid.org

Employer Website or Application URL: http://www.childrensaid.org

Company Address: 2141 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35205, United States

Job Description: Job Requirements
Summary: This position is responsible for assisting in the expansion and implementation of CTSP operations including but not exclusive to community engagement, stakeholder partnerships, training, communications, Trafficking Free Zones, technical assistance such as uniform response protocols, effective child trafficking MDTs, strengthening access to survivor care services.
Actively engages with community members to raise awareness, provide education, and promote positive change in combatting
child trafficking by facilitating workshops, outreach programs, and collaborations with local organizations, often focusing on
addressing unique needs within a particular community, all while building strong relationships and advocating for community-based initiatives and solutions.
Minimum Education and Work Experience: Master’s degree in education, communications, social work, or criminal justice preferred; experience
in educating or training; human trafficking prevention or intervention services; child protective services may be considered in
lieu of graduate degree. Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications: Licensed or license eligible, if applicable to the degree. Valid Alabama driver's license and auto
insurance minimum liability 100/300.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills: Ability to effectively present information, engage diverse audiences, and
facilitate discussions; including use of social media
• Training expertise: experience as a trainer with expertise in the area of child trafficking prevention and the ability to teach
and build these competencies in others
• Cultural competency: Understanding and respecting different cultural and socioeconomic perspectives and adapting
communication strategies accordingly.
• Community engagement skills: Demonstrated experience in mobilizing community members, building engagement, and
facilitating inter-agency collaborations.
• Project Management skills: Ability to plan, execute, and monitor programs and initiatives.
• Subject matter expertise: Knowledge of the specific issue of human trafficking (sex, labor and on-line)
• Knowledge of community resources and knowledge of public policy, regulations, and legislation pertaining to human
trafficking, child exploitation, child well-being.
Required Internal Certification/Trainings: Bi-annual TB skin test/medical report; annual background check; and DHR Mandatory
Reporting training.
List any physical requirements: Travel for meetings, community events and training. Light lifting may be required.

Salary / Hourly Wage: $45000