Missing Exploited Youth Human Trafficking Screening Specialist SHPC2 Mult Locations - Statewide

• Coordinate and consult with child welfare staff on cases referred for screening for CSE and Labor Trafficking.
• Review existing case records to inform results of the screening tool.
• Ensure that the screening process is initiated within recommended timeframes.
• Collaborate with unit members and leadership to provide quality screenings within guidelines and compile results.
• Conduct interviews with youth as part of the screening process with referred youth as indicated through information gathering.
• Administer and interpret the validated screening tool maintaining fidelity to the model.
• Assist with reporting to Law Enforcement as required by law and policy on cases of high risk or confirmed exploitation for labor or sex.
• Support assigned social workers after the screening is completed with guidance for ongoing prevention and service referrals that meet the complex trauma needs of exploited youth.
• Participate in child welfare led staffing meetings regarding youth who have been identified as being high risk or confirmed as exploited.
• Communicate screening results with assigned staff and make recommendations to assist with improved outcomes.
• Inform Supervisor and Program Manager of identifiable trends and any areas of concern.
• Input accurate screening information into the designated data management system following policy and procedures.
• Maintain organized documentation and records and report outcome to the supervisor on a timely and routine basis.

• One 1 year of experience as a Social and Health Program Consultant 1.

• Equivalent education and experience totaling seven 7 years of professional experience in planning administering developing or delivering social financial health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

• A Bachelors degree in social work a health or social science public administration or related field; and three 3 years of professional experience in planning administering developing or delivering social financial health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

• A Masters degree or higher in social work a health or social science public administration or a related field and two 2 years of professional experience in planning administering developing or delivering social financial health or chemical dependency treatment services programs.

• Ability to accurately administer and score standardized screening tools to measure developmental and social/emotional functioning.
• Ability and advance knowledge regarding child development and skills to present screening results in an effective professional and culturally competent manner.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of applicable laws rules and policies on delivery of child protective and child welfare services within Washington State and deliver services accordingly.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with caregivers (foster parents relatives fictive kin or facility staff).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to use a range of software applications and computer programs.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced writing skills reports and documentation including organization of written work substantiation of assertions with observable information and adherence to standard writing conventions.

• Cover Letter that describes experience that makes you a good fit for this role
• Resume (current/updated)

The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washingtons children and youth growing up safe healthy and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting we encourage you to apply anyway.