Director of CSEY Innovation

The Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services

Director of CSEY Innovation

Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000

Background: The Texas Alliance of Child and Family Services (TACFS) is Texas’ leading network of mission-driven organizations that have embraced the call to serve vulnerable children, youth, and families in their communities. TACFS members across Texas work to prevent and address child trauma through services including prevention and early intervention, family preservation, residential/foster care services, adoption, postadoption, youth and young adult transition services, mental health, education, substance misuse, and other programs designed to promote safety and reduce risk for children, youth, and families. 

Our vision is to build a vibrant, strong, and unified network of child, youth, and family-serving community providers who provide high-quality support and services across Texas. Our mission is to work collectively to support and strengthen children, youth, and families in communities across Texas. We achieve this mission through research and education, collaboration, and advocacy. TACFS is committed to growing an organization rooted in equity and inclusivity, where we readily acknowledge, accept, embrace, and celebrate the collective sum of the differences each of us brings to the environment. We strive to embody our values of being collaborative, forward-thinking, honest brokers, inclusive, solutions-focused, reliable, and thoughtful. Survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and those identifying as having lived personal experience in youth or survivor-serving systems are encouraged to apply.

Reporting Structure: The Director of CSEY Innovation will report to the Senior Director of Countertrafficking Initiatives and work collaboratively with the TACFS Learning Team, TACFS staff and leadership, and other internal teams to advance the organization's work supporting children and youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation (CSEY). This position will work closely with the Strategic Interventions Lead (SIL) at the Office of the Governor's Child Sex Trafficking Prevention Unit (CSTPU), state partners, Care Coordination providers, CSEY Advocates, and community-based organizations to strengthen the coordinated response to commercial sexual exploitation throughout Texas.

Travel Requirements: This position requires approximately 10–20% travel throughout the year, with travel frequency varying according to project activities and priorities. Travel may include statewide training and technical assistance, provider site visits, community outreach, coalition meetings, conferences, convenings, professional development, and other collaborative activities.

Key Responsibilities: The Director of CSEY Innovation will lead the development and delivery of training, technical assistance, consultation, and capacity-building efforts designed to strengthen services for youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation. The Director will support statewide networks of CSEY Advocates and Care Coordination providers, facilitate collaborative learning opportunities, and promote best practices in trauma-informed, survivor-centered care. 

Job Duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Developing and delivering training, technical assistance, consultation, and resource materials for professionals serving youth impacted by commercial sexual exploitation. 
• Supporting and strengthening statewide networks of CSEY Advocates and Care Coordination providers through training, convenings, communities of practice, and collaborative learning opportunities. 
• Facilitating provider discussions, case analysis activities, and peer-learning opportunities that promote effective service delivery and coordinated care. 
• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with state agencies, service providers, community partners, and other stakeholders. 
• Supporting the development of community-based coalitions and cross-sector partnerships that strengthen responses to commercial sexual exploitation. 
• Managing project activities, timelines, deliverables, reporting requirements, and performance measures for assigned initiatives. 
• Assisting with research, program development, strategic planning, and identification of emerging best practices.
• Preparing reports, maintaining project documentation, and supporting grant compliance activities. 
• Operating independently while working collaboratively with TACFS staff, partners, and stakeholders to advance project goals and organizational priorities. 
• Representing TACFS at meetings, conferences, trainings, and other professional engagements as appropriate.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, or a related clinical or social services field. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children and youth. 
• Experience in Care Coordination, CSEY Advocacy, child welfare, victim services, behavioral health, or a related field. 
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and evidence-informed practices. 
• Experience in project management, including planning, implementation, and monitoring of multiple activities and deliverables. 
• Strong facilitation, presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of TACFS. 
• Must reside in the state of Texas.
• Ability to travel throughout Texas approximately 10–20% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Public Health, or a related clinical or social services field. 
• Experience providing training, technical assistance, consultation, or case analysis related to human trafficking or commercial sexual exploitation. 
• Familiarity with Texas child welfare systems, Community-Based Care (CBC), and anti-trafficking initiatives. 
• Experience developing professional learning networks, communities of practice, or provider collaboratives. 
• Experience building community coalitions and cross-sector partnerships. 
• Experience with grant-funded programs, program evaluation, and performance measurement. 
• Experience working with youth impacted by exploitation, trafficking, or complex trauma.

This is a full-time remote position, with a flexible, accommodating work environment. TACFS offers a competitive benefits package and has an unlimited PTO policy. Travel will be required. This position is supported by grant funds. It is imperative that the applicant understand that while TACFS will do everything possible to maintain the position, grant funds, and any positions they fund, are subject to change. 

TACFS values our employees and aims to provide compensation and benefits commensurate with experience. TACFS is an equal opportunity employer. TACFS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.