Resource Specialist

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

. Serve as a regionally assigned subject matter expert on child sex trafficking response and trauma-informed, youth-centered intervention .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in child sex trafficking response, trauma-informed care, and youth-centered intervention, with a strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders and provide individualized support to survivors. Proficient in developing recovery plans, conducting outreach, and maintaining knowledge of relevant laws and resources.

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Child Sex Trafficking ResponseTrauma-Informed CareYouth EngagementRelationship ManagementTechnical Assistance

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Hard Skills

Case ManagementSafety PlanningPsychoeducationStrength-Based EngagementDocumentationOutreach CoordinationPolicy KnowledgeSurvivor-Informed PracticesComplex Problem SolvingCrisis Intervention

Soft Skills

CommunicationActive ListeningInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePowerPointExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

LSWLCSWLPCLPAVirginia Criminal Information Network Certification Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Child WelfareVictim ServicesMultidisciplinary TeamsAnti-Trafficking StakeholdersNCMEC Resources

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a regionally assigned subject matter expert on child sex trafficking response and trauma-informed, youth-centered intervention
Provide individualized, case-specific assistance to child welfare professionals and multidisciplinary team members supporting youth with active NCMEC missing-child cases
Support recovery planning, safety planning, youth engagement, connection to specialized local resources, and troubleshooting of system barriers and complex case scenarios
Conduct strategic outreach and cultivate relationships with victim service providers, child welfare agencies, child advocacy centers, task forces, and regional resources
Maintain current regional resources, contacts, laws, policies, processes, and child sex trafficking response knowledge
Develop and maintain relationships with specialized providers and national child sex trafficking networks
Conduct outreach to child welfare and multidisciplinary team members to support intentional, victim-centered, trauma-informed recovery plans
Provide psychoeducation, coaching on strength-based youth engagement, safety planning, and support related to youths’ stages of change
Document case efforts and activities accurately within required timelines
Coordinate with NCMEC case managers, analysts, supervisors, and managers across relevant divisions
Contribute to materials and resources for child welfare professionals and multidisciplinary teams
Provide technical assistance on operational child sex trafficking recovery plans, victim assistance, and trauma-informed considerations
Participate at times in live, short-duration enforcement operations, including possible evening, overnight, or weekend shifts
Share promising practices, research, case examples, and resources with Recovery Services Team members
Communicate individualized, practical applications of trauma-informed response, victim engagement, safety planning, and rapport building
Provide presentations and trainings on NCMEC resources and Recovery Services Team services
Explain NCMEC programs, resources, and data to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborate on projects and cases involving missing or exploited child victims of sex trafficking
Promote NCMEC’s child-protection mission and maintain professional, courteous communication with stakeholders
Respond promptly to calls and correspondence, follow organizational policies, and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Criminal Justice or a related field
Minimum of 6 years professional experience providing direct services to survivors of child sex trafficking, combined with practical knowledge and experience providing individualized technical assistance to professionals on complex topics such as trauma-informed response, stages of change, safety planning, and strength-based youth engagement
Demonstrated experience participating in recovery response or planning efforts related to victims of child sex trafficking
Experience professionally challenging misunderstanding, bias, and attitudes about youth who have run away and are being exploited through child sex trafficking
Experience working within or interfacing with child welfare agencies, strongly preferred
Specialized knowledge and experience working with populations impacted by child sex trafficking; experience with marginalized youth and communities strongly preferred
Individuals with lived experience of CST or other relevant specialized experience encouraged to apply
None of the listed licenses or certifications are required; LSW, LCSW, LPC, and LPA are preferred
Must be eligible to apply for Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification, requiring either U.S. citizenship or lawful U.S. residence for the past 10 consecutive years
Ability to successfully pass background screening, including fingerprinting, criminal history check, and professional references
Strong knowledge of child sex trafficking topics, victim vulnerabilities, trafficking tactics, victim services, survivor-informed efforts, policy, and legislation in the United States
Demonstrated success managing and forging relationships with diverse local and national anti-trafficking stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex topics and communicate effectively to relevant audiences
Demonstrated problem-solving, communication, active listening, and mediation skills
Ability to work with difficult or disturbing case situations
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and Excel, and ability to learn new software systems
Ability to balance projects, meet deadlines, and ensure staff project deadlines are met
Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to handle and maintain the integrity and confidentiality of highly sensitive material and information
Passion for combating child sex trafficking in the United States and supporting NCMEC’s mission
Must live in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, or West Virginia, or be willing to relocate to a state in the region
Monday–Friday availability, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. in the time zone encompassing the majority of states served
Ability to travel as needed; occasional after-hours, overnight, and weekend work may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Access to high-speed internet and a workspace that guarantees the safety of sensitive information
Occasional travel, conferences, training, presentations, and public speaking engagements
Minimum 37.5 hours within five days per week
After-hours and weekend response/collaboration availability as needed