TITLE: CSEC Intervention Specialist

PROGRAM: Huckleberry Advocacy & Response Team (HART)

STATUS/SCHEDULE: Non-Exempt/Union/FT (40 hrs/wk) and on-call duties as scheduled (with additional pay).

SUPERVISOR: HART Program Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Huckleberry Advocacy and Response Team (HART) is expanding! HART is seeking seasoned advocates/case managers to add to the team.

The Intervention Specialist is a member of the Huckleberry Advocacy and Response Team (HART), which acknowledges the strengths and struggles of youth who have experienced sexual exploitation. HART creates a safe space where youth are provided meaningful options with compassion and integrity in the hope they can heal and lead the lives they desire. HART is committed to a youth empowerment perspective and prioritizes youth voice.

The Intervention Specialist will provide support to four components of the program:

• A coordinated 24-hour response to hotline referrals involving commercially sexually exploited youth (CSEC) up to age 21.

• Intensive, in-depth case management services specific to youth who are experiencing commercial sexual exploitation, who are in the sex trades, or who are at vulnerable to exploitation.

• Psychoeducation sessions about trafficking, exploitation, safety, consent, and personal boundaries.

• Weekly groups at the Juvenile Justice Center for youth on the girls’ unit (the position to be filled will be the lead facilitator for the girls group)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide case management both in the community and on site at the office to youth ages 11-24, and their families, who are at risk of or are experiencing commercial sexual exploitation.

• Maintain ongoing caseload and consistently document services.

• Balance multiple tasks in response to ongoing and emergent youth needs, crisis response, and documentation.

• Provide 24-hour crisis response when scheduled on-call (typically one week a month), which includes both crisis intervention and follow up.

• Network with other community-based providers to establish relationships and resources, including providing consultation to other community providers.

• Co-facilitate groups for young women at the Juvenile Justice Center and art groups at the office.

• Participate in staff development activities including: individual supervision, group supervision, staff meetings, clinical trainings and interdisciplinary meetings.

• Provide support and integration with HYHC programs and services to provide a seamless experience for youth.

• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong commitment to the well-being of youth, social justice, and a positive youth development approach.

• Strong advocacy and engagement skills.

• Commitment to the principles of harm reduction.

• Experience engaging youth aged 11-24 and working with their parents/ caregivers.

• Ability to authentically and meaningfully engage youth.

• Ability to respond thoughtfully and critically to crisis.

• Ability to balance crisis and an empowerment approach when working with youth.

• Ability to work and advocate in a collaborative process and negotiate various systems.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

• Able to address crisis as it emerges in an office setting as well as in the field.

• Commitment to managing vicarious trauma and collaborating to create a trauma-informed team environment

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position operates out of the agency’s office on Kansas Street. This role routinely includes driving and transporting youth to various appointments. This role meets clients in a variety of settings, including schools, medical providers’ offices, juvenile hall, youths’ residences (group home, foster home, parent’s house), and community-based organizations. The position also includes the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Huckleberry Youth Health Center is located in San Francisco and is accessible by public transportation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This role must be able to sit comfortably in a car when driving for up to an hour at a time. This role requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend, sit or stand as necessary and climb stairs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1.Two years’ experience working with marginalized youth and families in a community based setting

2. Proven ability to balance crisis and an empowerment approach when working with youth

3. Experience working with public systems, particularly the foster care system.

4. Experience utilizing and commitment to the harm reduction model.

5. Experience advocating in a collaborative process and negotiating various systems

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

1. One year of experience working with youth experiencing commercial sexual exploitation lts and/or youth and young adults in the sex trades preferred.

2. Familiarity with the San Francisco Child Welfare system

3. Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/English strongly preferred

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

1. TB clearance

2. Valid CA driver’s license & clear DMV record

3. 2 years driving experience

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

1. Must pass DOJ/FBI background check

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Huckleberry Youth Programs is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race; color; ethnic background; religion; gender; gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; age; marital status; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical condition; disability, including HIV-related conditions; or status as a covered veteran. This policy applies to every aspect of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, advancement, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, compensation, benefits, training and working conditions.

FAIR CHANCE:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.