Director of Human Trafficking and Gender Responsive Services Children and Families Program Director 1 Recruitment # 250214-1943MP-001 Location Hartford, CT Date Opened 2/18/2025 12:00:00 AM Salary $106,755* - $145,565/year (*New State Employees start at minimum salary range) Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 2/25/2025 11:59:00 PM Go Back Apply View Benefits (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) + + + + Introduction If you like a high energy environment, love taking on challenges, developing solutions, and working collaboratively - look no further - join our team! The State of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Children and Families (DCF (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) ) is currently accepting applications for a Program Director of Human Trafficking and Gender Responsive Services (Children and Families Program Director 1 (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=1943MP&R1=&R3=) ). The Director of Human Trafficking and Gender Responsive Services will join a team of Child Welfare Directors in the Clinical and Community Consultation Support Division (CCCSD at DCF Central Office). The CCCSD provides statewide clinical consultation and support to all 14 DCF area offices, oversees contracts related to services for families and children involved with DCF, fatherhood services, and the Carelon administrative service organization. We serve to enhance child welfare responses and interventions. Position Highlights: + Full-time, 40 hour per week + First (1st) shift + Monday - Friday + 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. + Hartford, CT + Our team follows a hybrid schedule. This position will be eligible for a hybrid schedule following successful completion of the probationary period. About Us: Our Mission Statement is Caring, Healing and Teaching -Partnering with children, families and communities to build hope and create opportunities. We believe that: Children and adolescents with serious emotional disorders can lead productive and satisfying lives Children, youth and their families have the right and responsibility to participate in their treatment. No child will be refused treatment based on their ability to pay for services. Our services work best when integrated with community care. The Connecticut Department of Children and Families (https://portal.ct.gov/dcf) is responsible for developing training programs to help identify and report human trafficking (to law enforcement, educators, medical professionals, congregate care providers, DCF staff and other community providers). DCF also works to provide services to child victims of human trafficking. These responsibilities are related to existing state statutes and laws. The Role: In this role, you would be responsible for providing external leadership and internal program design and implementation of the established Human Trafficking and Gender Responsive Services in Child Protection Services. Additionally, the incumbent will function as the public face for DCF regarding human trafficking matters. Along with other duties as needed, the successful candidate will: + Promote anti-trafficking and gender responsive services in all aspects of the child welfare system and in CT. + Oversees Human Antitrafficking Response Team (HART). + Provide contract and program management for the CAC Multidisciplinary Teams coordinators, Survivor Care/ Love 146 and the Governor's Task Force for Justice of Abused Children (GTFJAC) Coordinator. + Develop and monitor data dashboard, performance measures, and quality assurance process. + Prepare federal and state quarterly and yearly child trafficking data reports. + Design and provide curriculum development, training, and case consultation - including training data, training evaluations and online training development. + Serve as lead consultant to DCF in human trafficking cases. + Develop and revise policy. + Identify, prepare and monitor grant and funding opportunities. + Serve as the agency lead representative for statewide Governor's Taskforce, councils, committees, and workgroups (including with law enforcement, homeland security, FBI, medical professionals). + Authorize and promote activities. + Represent DCF at press conferences, legislative hearings, conferences, and media interviews. Our Ideal Candidate: + Action-oriented and highly organized + Bilingual - English/Spanish - a plus. + Expert knowledge related to human (child) trafficking and gender responsive approaches, laws, services and interventions. + Considerable experience and knowledge with the legislative process. + A proven track record of cultivating collaborations and key partnerships. + Demonstrative skills in visual communication skills, impactful presentations and engaging audiences. + Proficient data interpretation skills and strong analytical abilities. + Strong contract management background. + Exceptional grant and report writing experience (federal and state). + A proven track record for galvanizing teams. + Experience working on cases of sexual and physical abuse. + Experience in improving operational effectiveness - streamlining processes. + Proven track record in respectfully bringing to light personal narratives and testimonials. What’s In It For You: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page! + Work at a Forbes-recognized company! Connecticut is proud to be featured on both America's Best Employers by State and Best Employers for New Grads in 2024. With our dynamic job market and commitment to fostering a thriving workforce, Connecticut stands out as a top destination for both seasoned professionals and fresh graduates seeking to launch their careers. + Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities. + A healthy work-life balance (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6n9M1Qd5fo) to all employees. + State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information. Discover the opportunity to: + Engage in a rewarding career + Assist our employees so they can achieve success + Make a difference in the public sector + Work together in a collaborative team environment Selection Plan FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING: Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Reference Library (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en\_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process. BEFORE YOU APPLY: + Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. + Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below. + Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency. + Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift. + Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov. + Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other. + Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. AFTER YOU APPLY: + Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). + Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression! + Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks. + The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. + Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics. QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP: Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to INSERT TS STAFF at Christopher.Lavallee (Christopher.Lavallee@ct.gov.) @ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence! PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK) In the Department of Children and Families this class is accountable for directing administrative support and/or program services. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES + Directs staff and operations of the assigned area of responsibility; + Coordinates, plans and manages program activities; + Formulates program goals and objectives; + Develops or assists in development of related policy; + Interprets and administers pertinent laws; + Evaluates staff; + Develops and monitors budgets for specific program or administrative areas; + Maintains contact with individuals and organizations within and outside of agency which impact on area or program activities; + Assists in directing and coordinating allocation of staff and resources to maintain service delivery system or program; + Manages systems and/or programs to ensure compliance with federal, state and department mandates; + Identifies training and development needs of staff; + Speaks before professional and lay groups; + Represents Commissioner in community and public relations activities within area as assigned; + Prepares and/or analyzes management reports including reports detailing area activities, program operations and client statistics; + Evaluates programs and professional social work services provided to children and families; + Identifies needs of children and families for purposes of determining available community resources; + Reviews work of assigned areas for general efficiency and effectiveness with target client populations; + Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection; + Performs related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY + Considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; + Knowledge of + and ability to apply management principles and practices; + standards of practice and administration of programs dealing with children and youth; + impact of cultural issues on service delivery and staff relationships; + Considerable + interpersonal skills; + oral and written communication skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE Nine (9) years of professional experience in the field of child welfare programs, children's protective services, foster services, adoption or social and human services. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in a managerial or supervisory capacity with responsibility for planning, development, implementation or supervision of administrative or program services in child welfare, children's protective services, children's mental health or juvenile justice. NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Children and Families Program Supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED + College education may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree. + A Master's degree or other advanced degree in the behavioral sciences, public administration, education, social work or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience. NOTE: Closely related fields are child welfare, applied sociology, social and/or human services, clinical psychology, child development, criminal justice, counseling, human development and family relations, human service, marriage and family therapy. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS + Experience with human (child) trafficking and gender responsive approaches, laws, services and interventions. + Experience and knowledge with the legislative process. + Experience collaborating with key partners. + Experience in visual communication skills, impactful presentations and engaging audiences. + Demonstrated data interpretation skills utilizing advanced analytical techniques to inform decision-making. + Experience with contract management. + Experience writing federal and state grant and report writing. + Experience working on cases of sexual and physical abuse. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS + Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator's license. + Incumbents in this class may be required to travel. Conclusion AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility. Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online