Executive Director, Child Sex Trafficking Programs

TITLE: Executive Director, Child Sex Trafficking Programs (3 year grant funded position)

LOCATION: Alexandria, Virginia

FLSA: Exempt

DIVISION: Analytical Services Division

DEPARTMENT: Child Sex Trafficking Programs

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:

As required for presentations and trainings

HOURS and SCHEDULE:

Generally Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm (minimum 37.5 hours within five (5) days per week); unless otherwise required or approved by management.

REPORTS TO:

This position reports to the Vice President, Analytical Services Division (ASD)

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Oversees the Supervisors and programs in the Child Sex Trafficking Team, Child Sex Trafficking Recovery Planning Team, and the Child Sex Trafficking Program Specialist.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PUBLIC CONTACT:

Frequent contact with partners, law enforcement, parents, guardians, social workers, community outreach groups, victim service providers, and other relevant groups and individuals on sensitive topics requiring courtesy, discretion, and sound judgment.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION:

Must be eligible to apply for VCIN certification which requires either U.S. citizenship or having been a lawful resident of the U.S. for the past 10 consecutive years. Must obtain VCIN certification within three (3) months of hire and maintain certification including completion of all required training. VCIN certification requires background screening, to include fingerprinting, criminal history check, and professional references.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Position is responsible for the oversight and daily operation of the Child Sex Trafficking (CST) Recovery Planning Team and the Child Sex Trafficking Team (CSTT), which also includes the work products of the Child Sex Trafficking Program Specialist. The Executive Director, Child Sex Trafficking Programs must develop new and innovative ways to enhance the growth and effectiveness of NCMEC’s existing efforts to combat child sex trafficking through the promotion of model policies/promising practices, and strategic partnerships. This position will liaise with nonprofit organizations, law enforcement groups, victim service providers, and other local and national stakeholders in the anti-trafficking field to develop and cultivate partnerships to further NCMEC’s efforts to combat child sex trafficking. This position will interact with various divisions within NCMEC to maximize the information flow, sharing of statistical analysis/resources, and streamlined projects of work.

The position works closely with ASD and MCD management to be able to meet the changing that include assessing ways to improve the provision of NCMEC resources in cases involving child sex trafficking, or those at-risk for child sex trafficking victimization. This includes the development and implementation of a CST Recovery Planning Team in close coordination with NCMEC’s Missing Children and Family Advocacy Divisions. Child sex trafficking victims have experienced significant trauma and advance recovery planning and specialized victim assistance coordination can mitigate challenges, streamline resources and allow for a coordinated, trauma-informed victim response. The position also works directly with the leadership in the NCMEC Call Center on training materials/manuals for new Call Center Specialists and improving workflows related to the intake of cases/reports involving possible child sex trafficking. As the leadership position over the Child Sex Trafficking Team, this position also requires close coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigations regarding the dissemination of child sex trafficking analytical work products and coordination of efforts with FBI task forces nationwide.

The content of reports may involve written materials and images that reference or detail crimes against children or adults to include child abduction, child sexual exploitation, violence, child homicide and unidentified human remains believed to be children. Such assistance requires an employee that can handle exposure to sensitive content as well as demonstrate a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in their work product.

The Executive Director, Child Sex Trafficking Programs must be creative, innovative and able to balance the many needs of law enforcement, parents/guardians, child welfare, and external partners/companies with the capabilities and resources of NCMEC. This position will maintain ongoing dialogue with NCMEC Leadership to ensure operational success. In addition, this position requires an ability to explore and discuss new partnerships and working relationships with child welfare, federal and local law enforcement entities, community-based providers/victim services entities, and various technology companies to ensure the efforts of the CST teams related to analytical support and recovery planning are most useful.

This position requires an enthusiastic and a self-motivated candidate who possesses abstract thinking; knowledge of missing children, children missing from care; has a background in navigating complex systems of care providing CST victim services; and a tenacious perspective to further NCMEC’s efforts related to combating child sex trafficking in the United States. A qualified candidate will also possess the ability to enhance and deliver on assigned projects of work.

The position requires flexibility in scheduling, possible after-hour and weekend response and collaboration with fellow staff members. Occasional travel and public speaking engagements required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position requires the ability to access and use NCIC/Nlets data after successfully completing VCIN certification

Position is responsible for direct oversight of the Child Sex Trafficking and CST Recovery Planning Team Supervisors, as well as, the overall functions and efficiency of those programs of work

Provide oversight and strategic direction regarding the analytical assistance provided to law-enforcement agencies and NCMEC staff for cases involving child sex trafficking and missing children believed to be trafficking victims or at-risk for trafficking victimization

Responsible for the assessment of workflows and implementation of any necessary improvements related to the compiling of information, establishing timelines, analyzing findings, making interpretations, synthesizing information, and writing comprehensive reports to be delivered to NCMEC case managers and law enforcement involving child sex trafficking

Direct the creation, implementation, and future expansion and improvement of NCMEC resources assisting with ensuring that survivors of CST receive the highest level of informed response and care thus reducing the potential for re-victimization

Expand NCMEC’s ability to provide recovery planning, victim service referrals and resources through a team capable of providing this important resource for law enforcement, child welfare agencies, social services providers and child advocacy centers to the benefit of CST survivors and their families

Maintain ongoing dialogue with internal NCMEC entities (Missing Children’s Division, Family Advocacy, Federal Liaisons, etc.) to ensure the efforts of the CST Recovery Planning and Child Sex Trafficking teams are most useful to NCMEC’s ongoing efforts to identify and recover likely victims of CST

Facilitate the building and maintenance of an informed, robust and comprehensive database of the resources, services, shelter, and policy information that impacts child sex trafficking identification and response in each state

Design and implement a comprehensive plan for identifying and cultivating key external alliances, which includes the expansion and diversification of existing partnerships

Conduct strategic outreach and cultivate relationships with potential victim service providers to identify strategic local, state, and/or regional partnerships to develop a network of resource referrals available to provide a trauma-informed response for a victim of child sex trafficking

Provide strategic direction and oversee the implementation of the future growth of CST programs including assisting with policy development, implementation of new initiatives, and future long-term research projects

Coordinate with appropriate NCMEC management on CSTT program operations, project development, and implementation

Coordinate with NCMEC Communications/Media Teams to craft a long-term media strategy and reactive engagement with media outlets regarding NCMEC efforts to combat child sex trafficking, and support law enforcement efforts to identify victims and prosecute offenders

Work with the Office of Legal Counsel/Legislative Affairs to craft NCMEC’s position on existing and proposed policy and legislation related to child sex trafficking in the United States

Coordinate with NCMEC Leadership on program operations and project development/implementation

Assist with crafting talking points, unified messaging and strategic direction related to child sex trafficking

Help forge new relationships with external groups to increase the visibility and impact of NCMEC’s efforts and resources to combat child sex trafficking in the United States. These external groups may include other nonprofit organizations, law enforcement groups, victim service providers, and other local and national stakeholders in the anti-trafficking field.

Coordinate and align child sex trafficking survivor service efforts with additional survivor efforts at NCMEC, working closely with other divisions such as Family Advocacy, Exploited Children Division, Missing Children Division, etc.

Assess internal and external sources of information and technology tools available to assist law enforcement and identify gaps and needs for expansion

Through the management of the Project Specialist facilitate the engagement with 15 CST survivor leaders as part of the NCMEC Child Sex Trafficking Survivor Council to inform and improve NCMEC’s programs of work

Coordinate with NCMEC’s Education, Outreach, Training and Prevention Team and the CST Training Coordinator on the development of NCMEC resources and materials related to child sex trafficking

Develop annual budgets for the programs of work the position oversees

Participate in NCMEC evaluation reviews of new technology

Establish and maintain close collaboration with several internal NCMEC divisions such as Missing Children’s Division, Exploited Children’s Division, Family Advocacy Division, Strategic Advancement and Partnerships, Education/Outreach/Training/Prevention, Legislative Affairs, and Regional Offices regarding internal efforts related child sex trafficking analytical and recovery planning resources

Help forge new relationships with external groups to increase the visibility and impact of NCMEC’s efforts and resources to address child sex trafficking nation-wide. These external groups may include other nonprofit organizations, law enforcement groups, and other local and national stakeholders in the field.

Participate on working groups, task forces, and advisory committees

Represent NCMEC in meetings with visiting dignitaries, potential donors, law enforcement groups, nonprofit organizations, etc.

Protect the privacy rights of anyone who is the subject of an analytical report by ensuring the security, confidentiality, storage, and/or destruction of any criminal history or other documentation pertaining analytical work products

Attend conferences and public speaking engagements and provide tours, training, and department representation when directed

Conduct presentations for law enforcement, child welfare, state/regional task forces, service providers and other community groups. The purpose of these presentations is to educate the audience of the many child sex trafficking resources of NCMEC and the ASD

Work closely with relevant NCMEC staff on specific projects involving child sex trafficking

When necessary represent ASD by attending meetings, making presentations, and responding to inquiries

Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Promote and exhibit loyalty to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the cause of protecting children worldwide

Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions

Promote a professional image

Communicate with co-workers, NCMEC management, the public, law enforcement officials, child welfare, victim services, families, survivors, and other agencies in a courteous and professional manner

Respond promptly when returning telephone calls and replying to correspondence

Active weekend and after-hours on-call availability possible

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, forensic science, social work, or related discipline

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted

Ten (10) years of professional experience in child sex trafficking field combined with a practical and academic knowledge of the anti-child sex trafficking movement in the United States

Extensive experience utilizing computers and computer databases in the analysis of data/information

Experience working with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and/or law enforcement and fostering collaboration among diverse groups

Prior Management and Program Development experience, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to successfully pass the background screening, to include fingerprinting, criminal history check, and professional references

Strong knowledge and familiarity with topics related to child sex trafficking in the United States such as child victim vulnerabilities, tactics used by traffickers to exploit children, available victim services, survivor informed efforts, and existing and proposed policy and legislation

Demonstrated success managing and forging relationships with local and national stakeholders in the anti-trafficking field

Demonstrated ability to communicate and resolve workplace concerns and issues

Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include giving presentations and responding to interview requests from print, television, and radio media outlets

Flexible and adaptive style which includes leadership skills that positively impact strategic and tactical partnerships

Ability to work independently without constant supervision while also being a team player who will engage with others at varying levels of seniority throughout NCMEC

Strong organizational skills including the ability to balance projects, meet deadlines, and ensure staff project deadlines are met

Ability to solve problems and work using creativity and innovation

Ability to handle and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information

Passion for combating NCMEC’s mission related to missing and sexually exploited children

Strong computer skills to including the use of MS Office Suite including PowerPoint and Excel

Achieve and maintain an employee performance evaluation standard that meet and exceeds the minimum of a “meets expectations”

Maintain an acceptable time and attendance record

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• relevant: 10 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture