PREVAIL is pioneering restoration and elevating voices of advocacy, idealism, and leadership for victims of domestic violence (DV), sexual assault (SA), and the aftermath of such victimizations, including youth homelessness and human trafficking/sexual exploitation. For more than five decades, PREVAIL has been providing safety, compassion, and respect as we educate, empower and advocate for individuals, families, and young people. Our vision is to create opportunities for hope, healing, and growth by breaking intergenerational cycles of violence and abuse. Join our team and be part of building a safer community.
Position Description:
The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Program Specialist is responsible for building and maintaining strong community relationships, particularly with at-risk populations, including youth involved in or at risk for Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children. This role includes leading support groups, providing advocacy and crisis intervention, connecting individuals to resources, conducting outreach and delivering education. The CSEC Program Specialist is a full-time, non-exempt position. This position reports to the CSEC/Street Outreach Program Manager and regularly collaborates with other Program Coordinators and Program Managers.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Direct Service & Community Engagement
- Facilitate support groups for CSEC youth and their families, providing a safe environment for healing, education, and empowerment.
- Support youth street outreach efforts to identify and provide crisis intervention to CSEC and at-risk youth.
- Offer advocacy, and referrals to resources for youth involved in or at risk for CSEC.
- Provide trauma-informed care for youth engagement and CSEC prevention.
- Engage in street outreach activities to identify and connect with youth at risk of CSEC.
- Represent agency & maintain effective relationships with funding partners including, but not limited to: federal, state and local government or municipalities; foundations; local businesses; community organizations; and community supporters.
- Actively conduct community engagement to build local relationships and maintain partnerships.
- Conduct presentations, workshops, and training sessions on topics related to CSEC, public safety, and community programs.
- Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, including some weekends, and to travel as needed.
- Provide services in multiple settings (e.g., office, community, home, or other designated locations) to meet the individualized needs of clients.
Administrative
- Perform administrative tasks, as necessary, to support both program management and role responsibilities.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Must support PREVAIL mission to provide safety, compassion and respect as we educate, empower and advocate for individuals, families and young people, in addition to supporting the fundamental values of inclusivity, empowerment, hope, independence, resilience, safety, health, love, strength, and togetherness.
- Ability to productively work both autonomously and as a team member.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with key stakeholders, including but not limited to, government partners, community and individuals, supporters, executive leadership, and Board of Directors.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and awareness of and sensitivity to the cultures represented in San Joaquin County.
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree in a related field, or equivalent and relevant work experience; minimum three years of experience working in a related field (victim-service field preferred).
- Fingerprint clearance required.
- Reliable transportation, valid California Driver’s License, and proof of insurance.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Must be able to ascend and descend up to three flights of stairs throughout a typical workday.
About Employer:
PREVAIL is an equal opportunity employer and hires and promotes employees regardless of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.
PREVAIL strives to be culturally competent, responding respectfully and effectively to people of all cultures, classes, races, ethnic backgrounds, and religions in a manner that recognizes, affirms and values the cultural differences and similarities and the worth of individuals, families, and communities and protects and preserves the dignity of each person.
Additionally, PREVAIL is an at-will employer. Employees, as well as the agency itself, are free to terminate employment status at any time, with or without reason. Although PREVAIL may choose to terminate employment for cause, cause is not required.
PREVAIL is a highly established nonprofit organization funded by a variety of federal, state, and local government agencies, foundation grants and individual supporters. The continuation of programs, and therefore employment positions, may be contingent upon continued receipt of these or alternative funding sources.
Position Summary:
Title: CSEC Program Specialist
Department: Community Engagement
Status: Full-Time/Exempt
Reports to: CSEC/Street Outreach Program Manager
