Trafficking Program Specialist

Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None

Public Trust/Other Required:
NACI (T1)

Job Family:
Functional Experts

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Case Management, Human Trafficking Prevention, Social Work
Certifications:
None
Experience:
2 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
No

Job Description:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trafficking Program Specialist supports the Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) in Washington, DC. The position provides technical support for the oversight and implementation of victim services programs serving foreign and domestic victims of human trafficking within the United States.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Processes requests for certification from foreign national adult victims of severe forms of human trafficking, including drafting external communications about the certification process and benefits, preparing certification letters in a timely manner, coordinating with victim service providers or representatives to deliver case management assistance to victims, updating information in the adult certification database, training anti-trafficking grantees and other stakeholders on the HHS certification process, responding to inquiries via the certification verification phone line, and providing certification statistics and data analysis.

• Intakes and processes Requests for Assistance for foreign national children who may have been subjected to a severe form of trafficking in persons.

• Creates written case summaries and analysis of trafficking concerns in accordance with the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended.

• Seeks consultation with law enforcement on foreign national child trafficking cases.

• Prepares Eligibility and Interim Assistance Letters, which are granted to foreign national children who have or may have been subjected to human trafficking.

• Coordinates efforts and makes referrals to the National Human Trafficking Hotline.

• Responsible for receiving and responding to inquiries submitted through the trafficking Victim Verification Line and the child trafficking line by providing technical assistance to questions related to Child Eligibility, Adult Certification, and benefits and services for foreign national victims of trafficking.

• Assist in the preparation of written materials related to trafficking certification and eligibility of victim assistance, including reports, correspondence, briefing papers, fact sheets, memoranda, policy and procedure updates, and monthly statistical reports, including the timely preparation of recurring reports on trafficking such as reports to Congress and the President's Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons.

• Attends intra-and inter-agency meetings regarding government-wide and private sector anti-trafficking initiatives.

• Responds to telephonic and electronic (email) inquiries from victim/survivors of trafficking and victim advocates and legal representatives working on behalf of victim/survivors seeking certification and eligibility letters.

• Inputs and tracks case status in an online case management system.

• Provides input to improve work processes and efficiencies including technological innovations.

• Develops and delivers trainings relevant to the Child Eligibility and Adult Certification processes at conferences and meetings.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience

Master's degree in social work with 2-5 years of related experience.

Experience working with foreign national populations desirable.

Case management experience desirable.

Child protection and child welfare experience desirable.

Conversational in Spanish preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Direct experience working with/for anti-trafficking programs preferred.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Requires a Public Trust background investigation.

• Position is based in Washington, DC.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
401K with company match
Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $79,747 - $97,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Hybrid

Work Location:
USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

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