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About the Role

The family violence and human trafficking (FVHT) program specialist performs highly advanced (senior-level) complex policy, research, outreach, training, and technical assistance work for the Family Violence Program (FVP) and the Human Trafficking Resource Center (HTRC). This role provides subject matter expertise, coordinates training programs, and enhances access to information and best practices regarding violence prevention and services to survivors of human trafficking and multiple victimizations.

Responsibilities

Provide subject matter expertise on family violence and human trafficking, with an emphasis on their intersection and co-occurrence.
Coordinate the review and approval process of the HHS Human Trafficking Prevention Training program.
Coordinate efforts to enhance access to information and best practices regarding violence prevention and services to survivors of human trafficking and multiple victimizations.
Support program operational needs for FVP grantees and HTRC stakeholders by working with internal and external partners.
Lead legislative session activities, implementation, and reporting for FVP and HTRC.
Plan, develop, and oversee trainings, presentations, process improvement, and quality assurance of FVP and HTRC program operations.
Initiate and engage in cross-department collaboration and integration activities.
Serve as a subject matter expert for FVP policy and rules.
Facilitate internal and external workgroups.
Provide administrative, reporting, and program support to the FVP team and FVP service providers.
Provide technical assistance to grantees, including assessments of policy compliance, confidentiality requirements, issue identification and solutions, stakeholder collaboration, grant management support, and strategic planning.
Support the FVP contract management team and grantees with program monitoring activities and expertise.
Coordinate, track, and oversee the HHS Human Trafficking Prevention Training program to ensure accuracy and currency of approved trainings.
Oversee the reporting and maintenance of the HEART training on the HHS Learning Portal, including quarterly accreditation reports.
Troubleshoot and provide technical assistance regarding HEART and other approved trainings with various internal and external partners.
Collaborate with external stakeholders and organizations to solicit new trainings for specialized practitioners.
Develop and share best practices on survivor care for multiple victimizations.
Provide training and technical assistance to FVP grantees and stakeholders on human trafficking screening at FVP centers, specialized services for co-occurring abuse and exploitation, and on program quality, outcomes, and evaluation best practices.
Lead new projects and initiatives for special survivor populations including human trafficking, survivors with disabilities, accessibility services, language access, and tribal partnerships.
Participate in planning, development, and implementation of Office of Family Services programming.
Attend external workgroups and task force meetings relevant to FVP and HTRC.
Manage legislative session activities and implementation reporting for FVP and HTRC.
Perform assignments in accordance with program work plan timelines.
Monitor progress on special projects and program plans, ensuring reports and assignments are prepared, reviewed, and submitted accurately and timely.
Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned to support FVP, HTRC, OFS, and Family Health Services.

Requirements

Experience in developing professional communication and training materials.
Experience working on family violence or human trafficking initiatives with a governmental agency or nonprofit organization.
Experience in rulemaking and legislative session activities.
Experience collecting and analyzing program data.

Skills

Public policies and programs knowledge
Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relating to family violence and human trafficking knowledge
Policy and procedure development, implementation, and maintenance knowledge
Family violence and human trafficking legislation and statewide initiatives knowledge
Trauma-informed care principles and practices knowledge
Continuing education and accreditation standards knowledge
Organization and project management skill
Internet and computer software skill (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Pro)
Analyzing, evaluating, and solving service delivery problems and implementing effective solutions skill
Working collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues and external customers skill
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with agency staff, health care professionals, law enforcement officials, national, state and local governmental and community organizations, and advocacy groups ability
Gathering, assembling, correlating and analyzing facts, and devising solutions to problems ability
Preparing concise yet complex reports ability
Communicating effectively to a wide range of audiences, verbally and in writing ability
Expressing ideas clearly and concisely ability
Maintaining confidential files and documents ability
Thinking creatively and supporting creative thinking in others ability

Location

AUSTIN

Work Type

Full time
Eligible for Telework

Experience Level

Senior-level

Salary/Compensations

$5,500.00 - $6,900.00 Monthly

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
Defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement

About the Company

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans.
At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Equal Opportunity

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability.
HHSC uses E-Verify.