Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) are child-focused, community-based programs that provide coordination between law enforcement, child protection, prosecution, and other professionals responsible for responding to child maltreatment. CACs benefit the community by supporting more thorough investigations of allegations of sexual abuse, a reduction of trauma experienced by children and families, empowering non-offending parents to protect and support their children, and more. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines a CAC as Level 1 emergency response.

Southeast Alaska Family Evaluation (SAFE), a program of Catholic Community Service (CCS), is located in the Mendenhall Glacier valley of Juneau, Alaska. The mission of CCS is to strengthen families and individuals in Southeast Alaska, with dignity, care, and compassion. SAFE is an accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance and member of the Alaska Children’s Alliance. Our mission is to advocate for abuse prevention, and the safety, well-being, and healing of children who have experienced abuse. Our services include forensic interviews and medical examinations, family advocacy, referral for services, and community outreach and education.

We are a small, supportive, and caring team working in a fast-paced office environment which is sometimes moderate to loud in noise. Flexibility and a calm demeanor is required, as there are frequent, unscheduled interruptions, and periodic situations where individuals may be in crisis.