GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 60074219

Requisition No: 840454 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 60074219

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60074219 

Salary:  $50,000-$75,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2024 

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Statewide Anti-Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator

THIS IS AN OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPURTUNITY

Department of Children and Families

Office of Community Services- Statewide Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Location: Northeast Florida

Regular business hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday.

Some travel may be required.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; Professional or non-professional experience as described below can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the preferred college degree. 
  • Note: Be prepared to provide a copy of your degree/diploma or request official transcripts from your school in a sealed envelope. All documents must be in English, clear, and legible, showing all signatures and pertinent details. Foreign degrees must be validated by a third party to meet the US equivalency requirements. All costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
• One year of professional experience

Preference will be given to applicants who have: 

• At least one year of experience related to human trafficking or related field, must be reflected on your candidate profile and/or resume.
• Work experience with any State of Florida Government Agency.

• Knowledge of social work.
• Knowledge of the human trafficking field.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a highly responsible position composing, coordinating, controlling, executing, and monitoring human trafficking issues for the Department of Children and Families, Office of Community Services.  The incumbent must have knowledge of human trafficking, social services, and victim advocacy.  Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail are required. 

• Provide anti-human trafficking expertise in policy development and implementation.
• Ensure quality service array through engagement in statewide and national collaboratives.
• Develop short-term and long-term strategic planning utilizing data to guide strategies and actions.
• Provide analysis and recommendations on anti-human trafficking and prevention populations in the state, including children, adults, vulnerable adults, and young adults formerly in foster care, in Extended Foster Care or in the Road to Independence Postsecondary Education Services and Support program.
• Maintain knowledge of operations and policies of the anti-human trafficking and prevention programs and of the Department; maintain current and detailed knowledge about laws, policies, and regulations affecting services to anti-human trafficking survivors in Florida.
• Safe Harbor Homes. Provide assistance in creating and reviewing licensure requirements for new Safe Harbor Homes. Provide assistance in reviewing FAC rules and CFOP to reflect changes in policies related to Safe Harbor Homes. Serve as a liaison between the Department and Safe Home staff and provide ongoing updates regarding legislatively mandated requirements, proper documentation, and staff trainings. Participate in quarterly meetings with Safe Home and Safe Therapeutic Foster Homes staff. Assist in creation/licensing of new Safe Harbor Homes. Assist in out-of-state placements for victims of CSEC.
• Adult Safe Houses. Provide assistance in creating and reviewing licensure requirements for  Adult Safe Houses. Provide assistance in reviewing FAC rules and CFOP to reflect changes in policies related to Adult Safe Houses. Serve as a liaison between the Department and Adult Safe Houses staff and provide ongoing updates regarding legislatively mandated requirements, proper documentation, and staff trainings.
• Participate in quarterly meetings with Adult Safe House staff and ensure ongoing support for staff working with survivors of human trafficking. Assist in providing support to providers during the licensing process for Adult Safe Houses.
• Assist in developing a network of adult services and supports for adult survivors of human trafficking and for adult safe house providers.
• Effectively coordinate activities and resolution of human trafficking issues between the Office of Community Services and circuits/regions, community-based care lead agencies and other programs within the Department.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of positive relationships and integrated response and services delivery across state agency partners and community-based organizations.
• Attend local and state events focused on human trafficking prevention, including presentations at public events to raise awareness of  anti-human trafficking survivor services.
• Training: Assist in the development a robust anti-human trafficking training resource library including identification of national, state, and Department developed trainings. Deliver trainings on anti-human trafficking and prevention and provide train the trainer to build capacity.
• Human Trafficking Screening Tool: Ensure proper identification and application of the screening tool and utilize data to guide strategies for prevention, services, and training. Ensure ongoing training is provided.
• Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Staffings: Participate and provide oversite to the human trafficking MDT staffings on all verified and suspected cases of CSEC. Provide necessary trainings on the CFOP and MDT staffing process. Collect information from CBCs for the mandated reporting.
• Complete 6-month follow-up calls to all victims in verified human trafficking investigations.
• Complete weekly reviews on High Risk Missing Children reports for youth with a history of involvement with CSEC.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff and service providers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for the position: 

• Florida Driver’s license
• Child welfare certification with the Florida Certification Board (preferred not mandatory)
• Experience investigating child abuse maltreatment either with the Department of Children and Families, Law Enforcement or other entity.
• One to Three years developing subject matter expertise in the area of human trafficking; working with survivors of human trafficking; developing or providing trainings around anti-human trafficking topics and/or trafficking prevention; working with community partners or services providers serving survivors; or providing direct services to survivors of human trafficking.   (mandatory)

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all.  Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Your People First Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

1. US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
2. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
3. RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
4. BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
5. BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENING Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program will have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former public assistance case information before completing the hiring process.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.