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Mission-Driven: Our work is focused on meeting the needs of children and families in our community by providing a community-based, child-focused center that facilitates a compassionate, multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, treatment, identification, investigation, and prosecution of child abuse.
Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Inclusive Environment: We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Community Impact: Your work will directly contribute to our vision of creating communities where children are safe and families are strong.
If you’re interested in one of the open positions, please submit your resume and cover letter through our online application form or send them directly to Rebekah Smith at rsevertt@cacjc.org.
For general employment inquiries, feel free to contact her at the same email address.
POSITION GOAL: To work with the Executive Director and Board members of the CACJC on a variety of tasks to ensure adequate funding for the agency, a positive image in the community, and ongoing resources for growth and development of services to clients and community members.
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BS or equivalent experience in a Development Position or in a related field.
• Proven ability to develop and successfully implement fund development plans.
• Proven ability to secure funds through a variety of channels, including donors, foundation and government grants, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events.
• Ability to write complex grant proposals, create project budgets, and write reports on funded grants.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the use of all relevant computer programs.
• Ability to work both individually and as a member of a team on all initiatives related to development.
• Proven ability to create and sustain positive relationships with staff, Board and Advisory Council members, volunteers, donors, and community members.
• Demonstrated ability to represent the agency in the community in a professional and positive manner.
• Proven skills in project management and financial oversight.
DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING:
•Create and implement an annual fund development plan, working closely with the Executive Director and Development Committee of the Board of Directors, and evaluate the results annually.
• Lead or assist in all fundraising initiatives including fundraising events and donor campaigns.
• Research potential funding sources, including government grants, foundation grants, civic organization grants and donations, and corporate donations and sponsorships, and create an annual foundation proposal plan.
• Write grant proposals and reports to a variety of funding sources, ensuring to meet all deadlines, guidelines, and protocols.
• Create project budgets for grant proposals and assist in the creation of the annual agency budget.
• Assure that all grants and donations are tracked and that donors are thanked in a timely manner.
• Create and sustain ongoing positive relationships with existing and potential new donors and work with the Executive Director and Board members in donor cultivation and appreciation events.
BOARD INVOLVEMENT:
• Attend all meeting of the Development Committee, Finance Committee and Board meetings as requested by the Board.
• When needed, serve as chair of the Development Committee and lead development initiatives of the committee.
• Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors and Executive Director on fundraising events and campaigns.
• Create monthly reports for the Board of Directors.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
• Work with the Executive Director on public relations projects including the creation of written materials, media campaigns, and social media initiatives.
• Make public presentations as needed to funders and community members.
• Oversee fundraising initiatives of community businesses and individuals which are offered to benefit the agency.
• Train and supervise volunteers and pertinent staff members in development activities.
• Create and sustain positive relationships with the media, partner agencies, foundations, government agencies, and other community members.
• Manage website and social media contracts.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Meet regularly with the Executive Director and handle other duties as prioritized by the Director.
• Supervise and manage the Protect Our Children program
• Supervise the Community Engagement Specialist.
• Observe all agency policies and procedures.
• Attend trainings and conferences as pre-approved by the Executive Director.
• Maintain cooperative and respectful relationships with other agencies which provide services to children and collaborate with the CACJC.
• Promote the CACJC in a positive manner to donors, clients, employees, volunteers and the community.
• Maintain a positive, professional image at all times.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperation.
• Provide project management and oversight to grant funded projects.
• All other tasks assigned.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
TO APPLY: please submit your resume directly to Rebekah Smith at rsevertt@cacjc.org.
SUPERVISED BY: Therapy Director
BASIC FUNCTION: Provide mental health clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children who have experienced abuse and support for their non-offending families. Participate in Children’s Advocacy Center training and collaboration with other agencies in responding to child abuse reports.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Master’s Degree in mental health related field and a professional license in social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counselor. If not licensed, is receiving supervision toward licensure.
• Preferred to have at least five years’ experience in a mental health setting dealing with individual, family, and group therapy for a range of child abuse and neglect issues, including domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, and/or drug endangerment.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of mental health diagnosis, treatment planning, and effective treatment modalities.
• Completion of online Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy 2.0 or ability to complete training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to cooperatively work with families, law enforcement, other agency personnel, and community partners.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establish and maintain appropriate therapeutic relationships with child clients and their family members and caregivers.
• Provide mental health intake and assessments of CACJC clients.
• Develop treatment plans and provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to the clients of the CACJC.
• Fulfill all clinical record keeping requirements.
• Provide guidelines to other staff regarding appropriate communications with client families.
• Maintain high ethical standards regarding treatment and client confidentiality and adhere to policies and procedures relating to safeguarding client information.
• Maintain professional communication and case coordination with all social service agencies and community resources involved.
• Attend weekly Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Review meetings, provide consultation on case staffing when appropriate, and provide consulting services for MDT members on individual cases as requested.
• Provide court testimony and expert witness testimony when requested.
• Attend meetings of community committees and work groups regarding child abuse prevention and treatment and help coordinate services to better serve victims and their families as requested by Therapy Director.
• Report to and consult with Therapy Director on a regular basis. Report to Therapy Director concerns related to agency services; appraise and interpret ongoing therapy program operations and needs; report issues to Therapy Director as they arise.
• Observe all agency policies and procedures.
• Participate in CACJC trainings and attend trainings/conferences as directed by the Therapy Director.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with all agencies providing advocacy for child abuse victims within Jackson County and the Region.
• Promote the CACJC program in a positive manner to clients, staff, volunteers, and the community.
• Maintain a positive professional image at all times.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interaction with clients, staff, volunteers, and Board members.
• Perform other duties as requested by Therapy Director or Executive Director.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH:
• Serve on community task forces and committees as assigned.
• Participate in community child abuse awareness and prevention activities as requested by Therapy Director.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
TO APPLY: please submit your resume directly to Rebekah Smith at rsevertt@cacjc.org.
SUPERVISED BY: Executive Assistant
BASIC FUNCTION: Provide reception and support services for the CACJC; perform clerical, records-keeping and administrative services for the Therapy Department; provide back-up support to the Medical Department as needed; perform other duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience as receptionist and/or clerical secretarial position preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
• Basic knowledge of English grammar and composition, spelling, secretarial practices, general office procedures and professional telephone technique.
• Proficiency in use of general office machines: copier, fax, calculator.
• Excellent technology skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work productively and cooperatively with staff, under minimal supervision.
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality policies.
• Pleasant, professional, and excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of child abuse system and the family dynamics of child abuse and domestic violence.
• Excellent people and communication skills.
• Ability to work on a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Answer the telephone in a cordial and professional manner; screen incoming calls; record and disseminate information promptly.
• Greet people arriving at the CACJC in a warm professional manner.
• Serve as the contact person for the Therapy Department.
• Schedule therapy department appointments.
• Maintain therapy client records as required by CACJC therapist and the program.
• Manage the therapy Electronic Health Record portal and assist clients with filling out needed paperwork, securing appropriate releases and consents forms from clients.
• Confirm current insurance of therapy and medical clients.
• Confirm client information at each appointment, updating client records as needed.
• Oversee the therapy and medical client waiting areas, maintaining safe, orderly and calm atmosphere and ensuring a neat and tidy space for clients.
• Assist clients in completing Crime Victim’s Compensation paperwork.
• Administer Outcome Measurement Surveys to therapy/medical clients.
• Promote the CACJC and therapy program in a positive manner to clients, employees, volunteers and the community.
• Maintain a positive professional image.
• Enter therapy and medical client and appointment information into NCAtrak, our client database.
• Maintain confidential information and adhere to policies and procedures relating to safeguarding client information utilized by program staff.
• Score PARinc Assessments for therapists and clients.
• Encourage teamwork through cooperative interaction with employees and volunteers.
• Coordinate with Billing Clerk to ensure insurance information is correct and obtain information as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
TO APPLY: please submit your resume directly to Rebekah Smith at rsevertt@cacjc.org.
