ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded:    1981
Mission:    To strive for Equity for our youth by valuing and supporting the life they envision.
Values:    Respect, Trust, Empathy, Inclusion, Advocacy

Position Title: Supervisor, CSEC Programs
Employment Classification: Full Time, Salary, Exempt
Reports to: Senior Director, Programs
Department: Programs

Program Summary:    Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Programs provide drop-in and community support, resources and transitional housing for youth and young adults who have experienced trafficking or are at-risk of being trafficked within a Trauma Informed scope. 

Position Summary:    The Supervisor of CSEC Programs is responsible for providing Trauma Informed Program support for CSEC Programs and direct supervision to CSEC Program staff. This position requires a flexible schedule and is part of a rotating on call roster providing coverage for CSEC Programs including afterhours and weekends.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Provide Leadership to CSEC Program Staff 

•    Hire and retain a team of staff who are knowledgeable of issues affecting CSEC and can support youth who have experienced trafficking or are at-risk of being trafficked.
•    Provide supervision, guidance, coaching, and training to Program staff to meet the needs of the youth.
•    In partnership with the Program Director develop relationships and communicate with community partners to maintain and expand referral and resource base. 
•    Supervise interns and survivor peer mentors on specified projects.  
•    Schedule and facilitate team meetings and weekly individual/group supervisions.
•    Provide feedback and coaching to staff, including goal setting and performance reviews.  
•    Provide crisis intervention, as needed, to support the operations of the Program. 
•    Provide after hours on-call response to emergency situations.
•    Development and continuous updating of Program policies and procedure, ensuring all Program staff are knowledgeable of processes and expectations and the fidelity of organizational policies across all program sites. 
•    Work within established budgets and manage program expenses.
 

Knowledge, Skill and Experience Requirements:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services, Sociology, Social Work, Education, Psychology, or related field required. 
•    Minimum of 2-3 years of experience providing support to youth who have been sexually exploited.
•    Minimum of 1-3 years supervisory experience.
•    Have an understanding of systemic issues which impact CSEC such as issues with social services, law enforcement, criminal and civil legal systems. 
•    Responds appropriately and with sensitivity to youth in crisis or experiencing mental, physical, emotional or behavioral distress and uses a variety of methods to offer short term, immediate assistance. 
•    Ability to work sensitively with traumatized youth using a trauma informed, survivor centered and harm reduction approach.
•    Makes sound and timely decisions under pressure.  Recognizes what is most suitable in particular situations. Effectively makes decisions in non-standard situations. Exhibits independence, decisiveness and responsibility.  
•    Ability to work under pressure, manage and meet deadlines.
•    Strong written and oral communication skills.
•    Must be comfortable speaking and presenting in public.
•    Reliable transportation, valid California Driver’s License and proof of insurance.
•    Maintain a flexible schedule in order to be available as needed by the Program. 
•    Have the ability to pass a criminal background check, FBI/DOJ fingerprinting, TB test, and drug test.

Essential Qualities: 

•    Ability to use Microsoft Office, Outlook and develop presentations using Power Point or other applications.
•    Flexibility with a value for team work and ability to be a positive role model to both youth and the Team. 
•    Ability to multi-task with the capacity to learn quickly and integrate efficiently.
•    Understanding of and passion for Orangewood Foundation’s mission, vision, and values.
•    Demonstrates Orangewood Foundation’s operating principles of communication and teamwork.
•    Displays Orangewood Foundation’s essential attitudes by approaching projects, activities and other job functions with flexibility and a positive attitude.
•    Must be a team player.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:    Position may require use of personal vehicle. Physical requirements include standing, sitting, typing, bending and lifting up to approximately 50 lbs. (i.e. tables, chairs, food, water, etc.)

Modification to work schedule may be made based on need of the Foundation.
 

Orangewood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex. gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.

Updated 01/29/21