Children’s Advocacy Center of Illinois (CACI), in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Human Services, is seeking to engage and hire up to seven (7) survivor leaders to consult on a Survivor Leader Advisory Board. The purpose of this board is to help guide statewide efforts and outcomes on a federally-funded human trafficking project. Candidates for this position will be expected to assist with the following tasks in consultancy with a variety of state agencies, non-profits, and other relevant stakeholders:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This contract position requires that you have:
Lived Experience as a survivor of human trafficking as a child /youth, or other relevant lived experience, such as system-involvement as a child / youth in the United States
AND four years of relevant professional experience, OR a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Human/Social Services, Social Work, Public Health, or a related field.
*Candidates who don’t meet either of these requirements can still apply with a combination of relevant professional experience and education, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including facilitation and conflict resolution
• High work and personal ethics and integrity, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders in situations that may be politically sensitive
• Experience or training in trauma-responsive care with minors and/or youth
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience leading or working within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) - does not have to be specific to human trafficking
• Experience around developing policies, procedures, and protocols
• Familiarity with research methods and data analysis
• Experience working with a government agency or non-profit

• Up to 8 hours of work monthly.
• Provide consultancy on project work for one year, to conclude on June 30, 2026.
• Participate in scheduled meetings of the Survivor Leader Advisory Board and other project-related meetings as needed.
• Help develop statewide strategic plan and ensure the strategies implemented are survivor centered.
• Collaborate with grant members and community partners on the identification and development of content related to trainings, screening tools, protocols, and outreach / awareness materials.
  The Statewide Human Trafficking Coordinator, housed within CACI, will provide oversight, coordination, and support for the Survivor Leader Advisory Board.
  We strongly encourage individuals with an array of experiences to apply. We are looking for Survivor Leaders who want to make a positive impact through this consultancy and are passionate about the scope of work.