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.
Therapist ⎯ The Lighthouse CAC
The Lighthouse Child Advocacy Center is looking for a caring and committed Therapist to provide trauma-focused therapy to children and families in Wetzel and Tyler Counties. The Therapist provides trauma-focused crisis counseling and therapeutic services at the Lighthouse CAC facility extension to agency clients in need of such services. The Therapist may provide crisis counseling, therapeutic services, and conduct group counseling sessions. The Therapist advocates for the client’s mental health needs when necessary and works in conjunction with all Lighthouse CAC staff, Wetzel & Tyler County’s Multidisciplinary Investigative Teams (MDIT), Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), and other investigative, court and child protection professionals to ensure a victim-first approach in all joint cases. See more!
Please send a cover letter of interest and complete resume with reference contacts to wetzel_tylercac@yahoo.com.
Contractual Child Therapist ⎯ Mountain CAP CAC
Mountain CAP of WV, Inc., a CDC, Child Advocacy Center is hiring a Contractual Child Therapist. Preferred licensure: LICSW, LPC, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Supervised Psychologist; Other licensure considered: LSW, LCSW, LGSW, Provisionally Licensed Counselor with possible supervision provided by the CAC (based on availability and funding). Preferred applicant must have experience in providing therapy services to children, with training and experience in trauma-focused therapy. Open to those completing internships or licensure requirements. Salary based on experience, licensure level, and funding availability.
Data Entry/Administrative Assistant ⎯ North Star CAC
- Supervised By: Program Manager, Assistant Director, Executive Director
- Definition: The position is hourly, part-time, Monday – Thursday, 5-6 hours per day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible). This will be a 52-week minimum contract position. It may be extended at the Executive Directors discretion until all the grant funds for this position are expended. The pay will be determined by grant availability. No benefits apply.
- Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Enter initial case information into NSCAC’s case tracking system (Collaborate).
- Enter client information into NSCAC’s interview recording system (I-Record).
- Run and submit monthly statistical reports.
- Enter client surveys.
- Answer telephone and direct calls as needed.
- Answer door and greet people entering the center. (Secure Doors)
- Secondary Duties & Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):
- Provide transportation to families as needed, company vehicle provided.
- Tend to children and families upon their arrival at NSCAC and throughout the duration of their visit.
- Make copies; scan documents; and complete regular administrative work as needed.
- Monitor office supply inventory and report to supervisor when low.
- Assist in cleaning and disinfecting high touch areas between appointments as needed.
- Qualifications:
- The minimum education requirement is an associate degree. However, a combination of education and equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Driver’s license
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:
- Data entry experience
- Typing proficiency
- Ability to organize and prioritize a daily workload
- Strong research, analytical and/or sound critical thinking skills
- Ability to work in an environment with diverse individuals and groups
- Ability to participate fully and constructively in meetings
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good customer service skills
- Basic teamwork skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks
- Computer literacy and familiarity with various computer programs such as MS Office Suite, MS Access, Excel
- A willingness to embrace child advocacy center culture
- Desired (Not Required)
- Desire to advance into a full-time position with North Star CAC as a forensic interviewer/family advocate.
- Training or experience in working with trauma victims, people with disabilities, and people with mental health disorders.
- Knowledge of the courts, social service system, and victim’s rights.
- History of working in a non-profit agency.
- Prior lengthy data entry experience.