Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist - Fulltime

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect. We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family. Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin. Foster Care Treatment Foster Care Adoption Respite Care Child Advocacy Centers Family Case Management Family Finding We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: Position Summary: This job is a key member of the Milwaukee Child Advocacy Center's Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Program, providing advocacy, assessment, case coordination, and systems support to youth who are at risk for, suspected of experiencing, or confirmed to have experienced commercial sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Works in partnership with multidisciplinary teams, caregivers, child welfare agencies, healthcare providers, law enforcement, schools, and community organizations to promote safety, recovery, and long-term stability for impacted youth. Using a trauma-informed and harm reduction framework, this job provides direct support and advocacy, coordinates services, strengthens community partnerships, delivers training and education, and assists with program reporting and grant-related requirements. Position Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with relevant direct service experience required. Master of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent Master’s level degree preferred. State of Wisconsin License Social Worker or Advance Practice License Social Worker for State of Wisconsin preferred. 5+ years relevant direct service experience to include working with adolescents and young adults required. Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed services to vulnerable populations required. Collaborating with child welfare, healthcare, education, law enforcement or juvenile justice systems experience preferred. Knowledge of working with youth and families impacted by trafficking, exploitation, abuse, violence or juvenile justice involvement strongly preferred. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.