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Overview:
The Intake and Data Specialist plays a crucial role in the Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers by overseeing the collection and management of data, ensuring its quality, and analyzing it to provide valuable insights for the organization. This includes managing the human trafficking referral portal for cases referred to care coordination. Additionally, the specialist is responsible for closely monitoring the intake portal and assessing the data to make informed decisions.

Contractual Employee (40 hours/week). Reports to the Director of Care Coordination. Hybrid schedule. Office based in Slidell, Louisiana.

Essential Activities:
• Works with grant evaluator to collect data and assess outcomes of project activities. Identifies statewide and regional strengths, needs, resource gaps, and strategies for improvement.
• Monitor and manage the centralized intake portal for human trafficking referrals through Act 662.
• Assess each referral to determine the status of each case in accordance to the developed tiered system response.
• Disseminate referrals to the Regional Care Coordinators and care coordination teams across the state.
• Monitors project progress, drafting and distributing periodic progress reports for leadership and stakeholders with recommendations for improvements to existing processes and protocols.
• Maintain a comprehensive and organized database of referrals.
• Monitor and track the progress of each case and ensure accurate records are kept.
• Identify opportunities for process and service improvements and contribute feedback on workflow effectiveness.
• Run monthly reports on data quality and Annual Performance Reports.
• Collects service data to include semi and annual data, monthly progress reports Act 662 project, training events, etc. for annual report.
• Creates monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports for the agency to share the effectiveness of the program.
• Develops benchmarks and real-time data to support efforts in the evaluation and improvement of victim services, including victims of human trafficking.
• Collects and analyzes statewide aggregate data to identify gaps and needs for CACs and children served by CACs.
• Coordinates any additional statewide special projects as the Director of Care Coordination assigns.

Position Requirements:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:
• A bachelor’s degree in social services, psychology, social work, criminology, or a related field is required.
• At least 2 years of experience with aggregating data is required.
• At least two years of experience working with victims of crimes is preferred.

Travel Requirements:
All related travel is reimbursed following state and federal travel guidelines.

Compensation: $50,000-$60,000
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Health insurance and retirement benefits provided.

Overview:
The Louisiana Child and Youth Trafficking Collaborative Accessibility Initiative (LCYTC AI) is a critical statewide strategic initiative coordinated by LACAC in partnership with the Louisiana Governor’s Office. LCYTC AI is a multi-year project administered by the Governor’s Office and funded by the US Department of Justice to improve outcomes for child and youth victims of sex and labor trafficking. In coordination with the Program Director, the Training Specialist will work directly with Regional Care Coordinators, Human Trafficking Liaisons, and relevant partner agencies for training initiatives.

Full-time Employee (40 hours/week). Reports to the Executive Director of the LACAC and the Program Director of the LCYTC AI Project.

Essential Activities:

• Collaborates with stakeholders and works with the Program Director to develop and implement a coordinated statewide strategy for human trafficking response through a Statewide Care
Coordination process.
• Establishes and maintains dialogue with the Department of Children and Family Services, Law Enforcement, CSE Advocates, Regional Care Coordinators, and local CAC Directors about
identifying training to enhance the project.
• In collaboration with the Director of Care Coordination, assess and address ongoing training and technical assistance needs of Care Coordination teams related to collaborative efforts throughout cases and cross-discipline training.
• Develop a statewide human trafficking protocol and process development for victims of trafficking.
• Facilitates meetings, ongoing conference calls, and other activities to uphold and strengthen the statewide response to human trafficking.
• Assists Program Director in the planning, implementation, and follow-up activities for statewide human trafficking trainings and events.
• Train CACs or multi-disciplinary team partners throughout the state on human trafficking and promising practices around trauma-informed interventions for victims. Support ongoing education
about accessibility, inclusion, and cultural competence.
• Participates in national, state-level, and regional meetings as needed to further strategic initiatives.
• Works with the Executive Director and Governor’s Office to develop materials and activities to increase awareness, engagement, and support of the Louisiana response to trafficking.
• Plan and establish annual training benchmarks for Regional Care Coordinators, state partners, and stakeholders.
• Provides support and guidance to CACs and partner agencies for implementation of screening and training protocols, with an emphasis on identifying victims from underserved and
unidentified communities.
• Development of Care Coordination Roadmap and Protocols
• Provide onboarding and ongoing support for LSP Human Trafficking Analysts
• Provide onboarding and ongoing support for the Regional Care Coordinators
• Support roll-out of regional investigation and prosecution trainings
• Attend and assist in annual Care Coordination Convenings, monthly state partner Check-In Meetings and other LCYTC-sponsored meetings
• Plan and facilitate monthly Care Coordinator Roundtables
• Assist the OHTP Deputy Director in planning and facilitating Train-the-Trainer events
• Provide training and technical assistance upon request to partner agencies and stakeholders
• Support statewide screening efforts, including monitoring of labor trafficking screening
• Support LCYTC Evaluator in evaluation activities, including development of strategic plans
• Assist in monitoring the LACAC Care Coordination referrals (bi-monthly or as necessary)
• All other duties as assigned by the OHTP Deputy Director, Director of Care Coordination, and Executive Director.

Travel Requirements:
Reliable transportation is essential as travel is a core function of this position. The individual must be willing to travel throughout the state as well as to national conferences. LACAC will provide reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with state and federal travel regulations.

Compensation: $60,000-$70,000
Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Health insurance and retirement benefits provided.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree is required, and a minimum of three years of demonstrated success in a similar position is preferred. An advanced degree is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements:
• Ability to be innovative and self-motivated.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Aptitude to identify challenges while implementing effective solutions.
• Ability to be detail-oriented and familiar with compliance requirements for federal funding including grant management and program budgeting.
• Ability to effectively and efficiently work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong qualities of leadership and the ability to quickly and thoughtfully respond to program needs as they emerge.

Preferred Experience:
• Knowledge of and experience working within multidisciplinary team response and child abuse intervention.
• Knowledge of the dynamics of human trafficking and the system response and challenges for victims.
• Experience developing and sustaining relationships and facilitating meetings with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience managing grant-funded programs.
• Employment experience within CACs, child welfare, law enforcement, prosecution, healthcare, juvenile justice, mental health or related field.

Mission
The Louisiana Alliance of Children’s Advocacy Centers (LACAC) is a non-profit organization established for the empowerment, collaboration, and advocacy of Louisiana Children’s Advocacy Centers (CAC). The mission of LACAC is to promote, assist, and support the development, growth, and sustainability of Louisiana CACs.

Leadership, governance, and oversight
As the highest leadership body of LACAC and to satisfy its fiduciary duties, the board is responsible for:
• Determining the mission and purposes of LACAC;
• Selecting and evaluating the performance of the Executive Director;
• Strategic and organizational planning;
• Ensuring strong fiduciary oversight and financial management;
• Fundraising and resource development for LACAC;
• Approving and monitoring LACAC’s programs and services;
• Enhancing LACAC’s public image; and,
• Assessing its own performance as the governing body of LACAC.

Fundraising
Each member of the board is expected to:
• Exhibit commitment to the LACAC mission and knowledge of LACAC policies, programs, and needs;
• Faithfully read and understand LACAC’s financial statements;
• Support fund development efforts through service as active advocates and
ambassadors for LACAC and fully engage in identifying and securing the financial resources and partnerships necessary for LACAC to advance its mission;
• Leverage connections, networks, and resources to encourage collective action toward the full achievement of LACAC’s mission;
• Give a meaningful personal financial donation, if able;
• Help identify personal connections that can benefit the organization’s fundraising and reputational standing and can influence public policy

Board terms/participation
An individual shall serve on the board for the period of a two (2) year term and may serve up to two (2) consecutive terms. After one year’s absence, individuals are again eligible for nomination to the LACAC Board of Directors.

Qualifications
• Follow the organization’s bylaws, policies, and board resolutions;
• Provide an annual conflict-of-interest disclosure and update it during the year if necessary, as well as disclose potential conflicts before meetings and actual conflicts during meetings;
• Maintain confidentiality about all internal matters of LACAC;
• Prepare for, attend, and conscientiously participate in a majority of the regularly scheduled quarterly board meetings; and,
• Participate fully in one or more committees.

LACAC is seeking a reliable, self-motivated individual to support LACAC’s data collection and evaluation efforts as a Research Intern. The internship position will be managed and guided by the Program Director. This internship is unpaid, and is available to be conducted remotely or onsite in New Orleans. Work hours and schedule can be flexible, with weekly meetings and activities during workday hours (9:00am-5:00pm central time) required. Required hours per week are flexible, and will depend on the intern’s school requirements or work. The internship duration will span the 2022- 2023 academic period. Applicants from a wide variety of disciplines are encouraged to apply: criminal justice, security studies, international studies, political science, mathematics & statistics, and other related degree fields.

This internship will 1) provide the intern with a space to utilize data analysis to inform LACAC activities, 2) apply classroom research skills to a real-life context, 3) conduct data analysis to improve data collection to inform non-profit activities. The intern will support the LACAC’s efforts to improve data collection and data analysis. The intern should have demonstrated research and analysis skills, with an emphasis on quantitative data. The intern will be highly responsible, with the ability to work independently in a timely manner. The intern should have a keen interest in data, and an ability to creatively consider new and untapped data sources.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct literature reviews to identify best-practices data collection tools, platforms, etc.;
• Analyze and transform LACAC data to create user-friendly data points and graphics;
• Create data collection tools and processes to improve LACAC’s data collection process;
• Support data entry for LACAC projects;
• Support data collection activities for LACAC projects.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated research experience
• Excellent qualitative research skills
• Established data analysis skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively off-site or on-site
• Experience in human rights, social work, or relevant field a plus
• Advanced degree a plus

Opportunities as an Intern:
• Network with service providers, non-profits, and potential employers in Louisiana.
• Access U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime, and other federal agency webinars and training sessions on child abuse response.
• Hold flexible work hours with the potential to work remotely or off-site regularly.

To Apply:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is full. Email your resume and cover letter with the subject line “Research Internship- (last name)” to krystle@lacacs.org.

LACAC is seeking a reliable, self-motivated individual to support its community engagement efforts. The internship position will be managed and guided by the Program Director. This internship is unpaid, and will be conducted remotely due to COVID-19. Work hours and schedule can be flexible, with weekly meetings and some outreach activities during workday hours (9:00am-5:00pm central time) required. This internship will 1) provide the intern with experience working within the nonprofit sector, and 2) give insight into the process of creating community partnerships and expanding networks. The internship duration will span the 2022- 2023 academic period.

The intern will support LACAC’s efforts to share community resources and engage with community partners in Louisiana. The intern will identify and liaise with potential community partners, support social media content creation, and participate in outreach activities. The intern should be self-motivated, with the ability to successfully complete tasks remotely or offsite.

Responsibilities:
• Support LACAC data collection and entry efforts
• Outreach and liaison with community partners
• Distribute and monitor outreach materials, including social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter
• Participate in community events and in-person outreach activities
• Create social media content and outreach materials

Core Competencies:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Established social media capabilities, including the creation of content and management of accounts
• Excellent Microsoft Office suite skills, familiarity with Google Drive
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively from a remote location
• Content creation and graphic design (IE: creating flyers, etc.)
• Experience in non-profit or social services setting a plus

Opportunities as an Intern:
• Network with service providers and potential employers in the non-profit sector from organizations in a variety of social service provider movements, including: child abuse response, anti-trafficking, domestic violence/sexual assault, homelessness, and more.
• Access to U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime, and other federal agency webinars and training sessions on child abuse response. Also welcome to attend training sessions hosted by LACAC.

To Apply:
Internship is on a rolling basis. Submit a cover letter and resume via email to krystle@lacacs.org with the subject “Outreach Internship- (Last Name).