CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Therapist is responsible for providing direct clinical services to children/teenagers who have trauma histories or who are at risk. In addition, she/he will provide parent training/ education to at-risk parents, therapeutic parenting to at-risk parents, and trauma-focused services to secondary child abuse victims at the Center. Services will be provided in the schools, through telehealth, and at the Center.

See here for full details and how to apply.

The Lighthouse Child Advocacy Center Family Advocate Job Description

Position Description:

The Family Advocate is responsible for providing advocacy services to child victims and their families when sexual abuse and/or serious physical abuse has been alleged to the children and families being served by the Multidisciplinary Investigative Team (MDIT) and the Child Advocacy Center (CAC). The person in this position will be involved in coordinating intervention services that have been recommended by the MDIT members, identifying any barriers that may prevent the family from receiving services, and advocating for immediate service implementation. He/She will be present when children and families are at the Center and will serve to support and answer questions about the investigative process, victim rights, court process, and treatment options. The Family Advocate will monitor and maintain the case logistics and tracking of all cases at the CAC.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

Duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Maintain strict standards of confidentiality.
• Make initial contact with the family once an interview is scheduled to answer any preliminary questions they may have.
• Establish contact with and provide support for victims and families at the Forensic interview.
• Provide crisis intervention for victims and families referred to them by law enforcement on those cases that do not involve a Child Protective Service (CPS) worker.
• Educate non-offending caregiver(s) about sexual abuse or serious physical abuse and the various systems that may become involved with their family.
• Perform a safety assessment of the family and develop and recommend a safety plan for the child victim and family.
• Answer any questions related to the investigative process and provide feedback to the assigned investigators.
• Coordinate with other victim advocates that may be working with the child and family, i.e. prosecution based victim advocates; Youth Services advocates, sexual assault advocates, and domestic violence advocates.
• Maintain contact with the victim and family throughout the investigation and beyond prosecution, if needed.
• Assist the family in accessing services recommended by the team.
• Attend court proceedings with the child and family if requested by the family or the law enforcement officer assigned to work with the family.
• Maintain and update case records in agency database, “Collaborate”.
• Assist with obtaining prosecution outcomes and entering into “Collaborate”.
• Attend case review and follow through with any recommendations of the team that would require the services of the advocate and enter appropriate information into the database from case review.
• Remain current with professional literature on child abuse issues.
• Assists with training sessions for community professionals regarding CAC operations and protocol.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Education and experience:

An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in a human service field or criminal justice field is preferred.  However, previous experience in law enforcement, social work, mental health, and/ or experience as an office professional will be considered.

Knowledge, skill, and abilities:

Knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• A passion for helping others;
• Ability to work as team player with CAC staff members;
• Ability to work in a professional manner with members of many other agencies;
• Beginner (basic) knowledge of the dynamics of families where abuse and/or neglect is occurring;
• Knowledge of the stages of child development;
• Knowledge of community resources;
• Skills in providing crisis intervention services to families;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate outcomes related to families who accept advocacy services as compared to family’s who may not;
• Must have good oral and written communication skills;
• Must have good computer skills and ability to keep caseload up to date in agency’s database, “Collaborate”;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the community’s resources for families and barriers that prevent families receiving prompt and/or immediate service;
• Cultural sensitivity to diversity issues.
• Specialized and on-going training will be provided.

Other requirements for employment:

The person in this position must have a cell phone, reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, provide proof of automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and must pass a criminal background check, sex offender registry check, and child abuse registry check.

All positions at the Lighthouse Child Advocacy Center are grant funded positions and are contingent on continued grant funding.

Direct Supervisor: Supervisory Therapist

Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Interpersonal skills – Maintains confidentiality; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings
• Written communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization’s goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities; respects diversity
• Judgement – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgement; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; measures self against standard of excellence
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability – Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;  completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

HOW TO APPLY:  Please send a cover letter of interest and complete resume with reference contacts to wetzel_tylercac@yahoo.com.

Children’s Advocacy Forensic Interviewer

Zoey’s Place CAC- Preston County

A satellite office of Randolph Tucker CAC

About the organization…

First established in 2003 and accredited in 2010, the Randolph-Tucker Children’s Advocacy Center plays a critical, front-line role in responding to child maltreatment by coordinating a collaborative approach to the investigation of sexual and severe physical abuse, while ensuring that children and their families receive immediate, effective support. RTCAC also provides community outreach and prevention education to adults and children in our service area.

RTCAC is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Randolph and Tucker Counties in West Virginia. The primary office location is in Elkins. RTCAC is a member of the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network and an accredited member program of the National Children’s Alliance. We are expanding services to reach the children in Preston County at Zoey’s Place CAC, a satellite office of RTCAC.

About the position…

The Children’s Advocacy Forensic Interviewer helps create a safe, welcoming environment for children and families while upholding the principles of the CAC model. Working with the Multi-Disciplinary Investigative Team (MDIT), the Forensic Interviewer:

1) Actively participates in all aspects of the forensic interview process

2) Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with community partners, including child protection, law enforcement, the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, victim advocates, education, and mental health and medical professionals to ensure that each child entering into the CAC receives immediate and coordinated services

3) Assesses the needs of children and their caregivers

4) Works closely with the Team to ensure that clients receive services that are aligned with their needs.

The Forensic Interviewer position is contractual, reporting to the Executive Director. A specific weekly schedule will be determined based on candidate availability and program needs. This position will require some travel within Preston, Tucker & Randolph Counties as needed for meetings and client support required. Compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, prior experience, and the availability of funding.

Job responsibilities include…

• Conducting forensic interviews at Zoey’s Place CAC, a satellite office of RTCAC.
• Facilitation of on-site team meetings before and after the forensic interview
• Debriefing the child and family after the forensic interview to clarify next steps
• Providing crisis intervention and supportive counseling as needed
• Providing court testimony in criminal and abuse and neglect proceedings
• Participating in peer review, community education, and outreach activities
• Staying abreast of current research and best practices in forensic interviewing, child maltreatment, and related fields
• Attending training, conferences, and meetings as a member of the RTCAC team
• Contributing to a dynamic, positive, forward-thinking, and collaborative work environment
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Qualifications…

• Expertise in forensic interviewing or the willingness to acquire this specialized skill
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field recommended
• Two years of experience working with abused children and/or families impacted by violence preferred; a genuine interest to work with these populations required
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills, listening and communication skills, and crisis management skills required
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team with a willingness to appreciate different points of view and problem solve in a constructive manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills needed
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (including Word, Excel, Publisher, and Power Point) needed
• Dependable transportation with car insurance and the willingness to travel

To Apply…

Email cover letter and résumé to: director@rtcac.com with the subject line “Children’s Advocacy Forensic Interviewer application” by August 31, 2026. Applicants selected for interviews must provide references and a writing sample upon request by the hiring committee.

RTCAC is committed to affording equal employment opportunity to all qualified, reliable, and productive employees without regard to age, color, race, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

At Mountain CAP of WV, Inc., a CDC, Child Advocacy Center, we are seeking a Family Advocate to work with children, families, and multidisciplinary teams, while also performing office assistant duties. This is a full-time, in-office, benefited position.

Minimum requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in office setting and/or with children/families
• At least 21 years of age
• Successful completion of CIB and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Registry Checks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be organized, efficient, self-motivated, and able to work as part of a team
• Health insurance billing experience preferred, but not required
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation

Please provide resume, letter of interest, and three professional references. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Open until filled. EOE.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Medical billing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

For more information and to apply!

Mountain CAP of WV, Inc., a CDC, Child Advocacy Center’s ABC Program has one licensed social work position in Lewis County. This is a full-time, benefitted position that will work with school-aged children in in the home and in the classroom. This position requires the applicant to hold a minimum of a temporary SW license and the applicant must have experience in working with children and families. Requires clear CIB, APS/CPS, sex offender registry background checks, and clean driving record. Provide resume, letter of interest, and four professional references. Competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Paid Holidays, paid time off. Open until filled. EOE.

For more information and to apply!

Now Hiring: Mental Health Advocate
Child & Youth Advocacy Center (CYAC)

The Child & Youth Advocacy Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Advocate to join our team. This role is essential in providing trauma-focused support and services to children and families impacted by traumatic events.

Position Overview
The Mental Health Advocate is responsible for delivering trauma-focused therapy services to children and their non-offending caregivers. This position plays a key role in supporting healing, stability, and access to care through a collaborative, team-based approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-focused therapeutic services to children and families
• Conduct clinical assessments and intake appointments
• Offer crisis intervention and trauma-informed treatment
• Deliver comprehensive case management services
• Coordinate care and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
• Assist with Family Advocacy services for clients receiving outside mental health support
• Provide referrals and service coordination to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Background in mental health, social work, counseling, or a related field
• Experience working with children and families, especially in trauma-informed settings, preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Commitment to a team-based, client-centered approach

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to:
📧 francesca@cyacwv.org