CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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If you care deeply for children and have the experience needed to enact lasting change, the WVCAN team would be honored to meet you!

Current WVCAN Openings

WVCAN does not have any current openings, however you are welcome to send a cover letter and resume anytime to info@wvcan.org.

Open Positions Across the State

CAC Family Advocate/Interviewer ⎯ Victoria's House CAC

This Victoria’s House Child Advocacy Center position has two primary goals:

1. To provide initial and ongoing support and advocacy services to child victims and non-offending family members served at the CAC.

2. To perform specialized forensic interviewing with child victims served at the CAC and collaborate with investigative teams involved in the case. 

See the full job description HERE. Send resumes to Megan Livingston at mlivingston@childhswv.org.

Contract Trauma Therapist ⎯ Just for Kids, Inc.

The Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center (JFK) is a safe, child-friendly facility where child protection, criminal justice, and child treatment professionals collaborate to investigate abuse in Raleigh and Fayette Counties, hold offenders accountable, and assist children in healing. Recognized as a leading organization in West Virginia, JFK is committed to addressing the growing issue of child abuse in the communities we serve. Our dedicated professional staff strive to create a secure environment for children to share their stories and begin their path to recovery.

Role Description

This is a contract role for a Trauma Therapist at Just For Kids Child Advocacy Center. The Trauma Therapist will provide counseling and therapy services to children who have experienced abuse, develop treatment plans, and work collaboratively with other professionals to support the child’s recovery. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, documenting case progress, and providing support to families. This is a hybrid role based in Oak Hill, WV, with the possibility of some remote work.

 

See more and apply HERE.

ABC Program Social Worker ⎯ Mountain CAP CAC

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!

Social Worker ⎯ CAMC Women & Children’s Hospital CAC

Now Hiring: Social Worker – Grant (Child Advocacy Center)
Job ID: #60269
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families with Vandalia Health CAMC. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Licensed Social Worker to join our Child Advocacy Center team. This grant-funded role plays a critical part in a coordinated, community-based response to allegations of child abuse and neglect.
Position Requirements:
  • Master’s degree in social work, Education, Psychology, Counseling, or Sociology
  • 1–5 years of experience working with multidisciplinary teams and community-based responses related to child abuse and neglect
  • Licensed Social Worker (Required)
  • Must have completed a nationally recognized forensic interviewing course or obtain certification within 90 days of hire
More Information:
  • Location: CAMC – Vandalia Health
  • Job ID: #60269
  • Apply today: camc.org/careers (Search Job ID #60269)

Parent Educator ⎯ Cornerstone Family Interventions, Inc.

Cornerstone Family Interventions has a job opening with our Parents as Teachers program serving children and families in Boone and Lincoln County. This in-home family education program is voluntary for families who are expecting or have just had a child.
DUTIES:
•Develop a trusting relationship with the families by making regular home visits
•Provide support and assist in strengthening the parent-child relationship
•Assist parents in improving their parenting skills and in setting goals
•Encourage economic self-sufficiency and education
•Help the family access health care and support from other needed social service agencies
•Share developmental information and conduct developmental screenings
•Coordinate and facilitate Parent Group and Play Group meetings
•Complete required paperwork to document the family’s progress within required time frames
QUALIFICATIONS:
•Associate Degree preferred
•Excellent communication and “people”, organizational, and computer skills
•Early childhood background
•Availability to attend required training including out of county, region, or state
•Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation and automobile insurance
•Criminal and protective services background check required
COMPENSATION:
Salary range: $28,500 annually to $36,500 per year. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. Benefits include access to medical insurance with partial premium paid, life insurance, paid holidays, flexible schedule, paid time off, simple IRA, free training. $1,000 salary increase upon achieving 85% of a full case load. A minimum two-year time commitment is requested as the relationship between our parent educators and the families we serve is of utmost importance.
Send resume to the Parents as Teachers supervisor, CheyanneCooper@cfiwv.org or agency director, MonicaBallard@cfiwv.org.