Youth Prevention Coordinator at Unbound Now in Houston, TX

Unbound Now is ending human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as individuals driven by hope, oriented towards service, and committed to excellence. To learn more about our values, please read our Statement of Faith.

Job Title: Youth Prevention Coordinator

Job Status: Full-time, exempt, grant-funded

Job Summary: The primary function of the Youth Prevention Coordinator is to provide early intervention services to support youth at risk of commercial sexual exploitation and their parents/guardians to reduce risky behavior, improve holistic health, and strengthen support systems, with the end goal of preventing trafficking and exploitation. The Youth Prevention Coordinator will apply sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure high-quality services and maintain compliance with policies and protocols. The Youth Prevention Coordinator will also facilitate prevention education and outreach for youth, and community and professional training, to identify youth at risk of trafficking and promote early intervention services. The Youth Prevention Coordinator will provide supervision for all Youth Prevention Specialists and coordinate collaborative efforts among the team.

Compensation: Annual salary

Benefits: Unbound Now is proud to offer a premier benefits package that prioritizes the health and financial security of our team members and their families:

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance: We cover 100% of medical premiums for both the employee and their family. (For a single employee, this is an $8,267+ annual value added to your base salary).
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance: Fully covered for the employee at no cost.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a 3% salary match (eligible after 90 days; 1-year vesting).
• Dental & Vision: Comprehensive plans available at the employee’s expense.
• Voluntary Benefits: Access to supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, and Disability insurance

Schedule/Availability: Anticipated 40- 50-hour work week; Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm with occasional evenings and weekends

Travel: This position requires frequent travel within the immediate area and occasional travel in or out of state for client transportation or training.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a variety of venues and environments. Work duties may, on rare occasions, be performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes, fumes, odors, and noise

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete Unbound Now’s pre-service training for direct service providers, including TBRI, motivational interviewing, CSE-IT, Casey Life Skills Assessment, and suicide prevention, as well as the online OVC training Understanding Human Trafficking
• Respond in an appropriate timeframe to new referrals for youth prevention services
• Upon receiving a referral, conduct CSE-IT to determine eligibility for youth prevention services
• Assign referral to team
• After obtaining parent/legal guardian consent for services and release of information, conduct intake and enroll eligible youth (scoring possible concern on the CSE-IT) in youth prevention services. Refer youth who score a clear concern on the CSE-IT to Unbound Now’s CSEY advocacy services
• Provide early intervention services for youth, including addressing risky behaviors, helping build coping and life skills, and providing emotional support
• At the beginning of services, consider how you might utilize the Casey Life Skills Assessment, create an ecomap of the youth's support system and stressors, and develop a safety plan with the youth
• Meet with youth in person during or after school to update safety plan, identify and work on goals, develop a service plan, and connect the youth to community resources
• Respond to the needs of the youth being served
• Apply specialized training and use professional judgment in determining the best way to serve youth
• Ensure that case management is carried out in a manner that is relationship-based, trauma-responsive, and youth-centered
• Provide transportation with parent or guardian permission to appointments and services as needed and as feasible
• Provide support and resources to the family of the youth being served, including educating parents or guardians on risky behaviors, physical/emotional development, empowerment skills, including co-regulation and communication skills, safety planning, and boundaries
• Document all interactions with youth, their families, and partner agencies within 72 hours
• When discharging from services, revisit ecomap, and request client survey and provide resources
• Facilitate prevention-focused education and outreach with youth at risk for sexual exploitation at JDC, schools, and group homes, etc
• Provide training to facilitate the identification of youth at risk of exploitation and promote youth prevention services
• Recruit, screen, train, and engage volunteers to serve in prevention education and outreach and youth mentoring programs
• Alert the supervisor when difficult situations arise.
• Recognize red flag behavior and report to the supervisor
• Participate in Unbound Now’s resilience group
• Collect and report grant performance measure data accurately and within the required time frame
• Submit expense documentation properly and within required time frames per the company expense policy
• Card Managers are responsible for reviewing each team member’s spend and assessing adherence to policy every week, and following all Ramp Monthly Closeout Instructions and Process
• Submit travel reimbursements daily and approve TripLog weekly, adhering to all travel guidelines
• Review and approve timesheets bi-weekly, identifying that grant allocations are met
• Oversee accurate and timely grant and data reporting requirements
• Actively promote program services and develop collaborative relationships with community partners.
• Represent the program in the community and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Support the preparation, writing, and submission of grant applications and other funding proposals, including gathering program data, drafting narratives, and coordinating required documentation.
• Provide supervision for Youth Prevention Specialists and coordinate collaborative efforts

*This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. The scope of the position may change as necessitated by organizational demands.

Desired Outcomes:

• Eligible youth receiving youth prevention services
• Youth scoring a clear concern referred for advocacy services
• Regional grant goals met
• Youth Prevention Coordinator supported through supervision

Working Relationships

Supervisor: Regional Director

Works with: Regional team, Leadership, Youth Prevention Director and Unbound Now HQ staff

Supervises: Youth Prevention Specialists; Regional Youth Prevention Program volunteers and interns

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work or related field
• Demonstrated ability to engage youth in one-on-one and group settings
• Minimum of two years working with youth and diverse populations
• Relevant lived experience is a plus
• Preferred 1-2 years of leadership experience

Job Requirements

• Mature Christian faith, as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church

• Agree to take and pass a criminal background check and pass employment authorization verification.

• Provide at least three references (supervisor, professional, personal)

• Knowledge of the field of human trafficking and the programs and operations of Unbound Now.

• Fulfill Unbound Now’s pre-service, annual, and ongoing training requirements for direct service providers

• Strong commitment to the mission and values of Unbound Now and abiding by Unbound Now policies at all times.

• Willingness to use personal vehicle for work travel; valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, current car insurance.

• Submit expense documentation properly, travel reimbursement, time tracking (if applicable), and all training requirements within the required time frames per the company policies.

Knowledge and Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and multidisciplinary project skills, with the ability to provide elite written and verbal communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
• Ability to build trust and good working relationships with others
• Appreciation of the need for cultural competence and humility
• Trained and experienced in trauma-informed care
• Trained in stages of change model and use of motivational interviewing preferred

Critical Qualities

• Action-oriented, self-starter, innovative problem solver, and committed to excellence with high emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Ability to exercise discretion in caring for youth in crisis
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times
• Ability to work effectively and without intensive supervision, both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to self-care and wellness
• Ability to stay hope-filled in the fight against human trafficking.

Physical and Driving Requirements

• Demands include sitting for long periods at a computer and repetitive hand motions from frequent keyboarding or standing for long periods of time for presentations.
• Demands frequently require close visual attention and prolonged mental concentration.
• Demands frequent video calls.
• Demands sometimes require the ability to lift loads to 50 pounds
• Ability to drive personal vehicles and maintain proper insurance coverage.