Child Advocacy Center Coordinator

Delaware Opportunities, Inc., founded in 1965 and headquartered at 35430 State Highway 10 in Hamden, NY, has been a trusted nonprofit serving Delaware County for over 50 years. From its beginnings, the organization has expanded to offer a wide range of community-driven programs—from employment assistance and Head Start to WIC, Weatherization, emergency food pantry networks, and domestic violence support. Looking for work? If you're seeking a role that makes a real impact while building your own career, Delaware Opportunities is a place where your talents will be nurtured and your community welcomed.

Delaware Opportunities' Safe Against Violence program is seeking a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Coordinator.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology or related fields; and 4 years experience in human services required.
• An additional two years of supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Understanding and/or experience with child advocacy centers preferred.
• NYS driver’s license and willingness to operate Mobile CAC Unit and obtain Forensic Interviewing Certification required.
• Safe driving record and no moving violations within past 2 years.

This position requires a motivated and dynamic candidate who is able to provide direct services to families as well as the leadership skills necessary to work collaboratively with a multiagency team. The Coordinator is responsible for supervision and maintenance of the Child Advocacy Center and mobile unit. Additionally this position provides case management for all CAC related cases and interventions, as well as coordination of the Multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities:

• The CAC Coordinator is responsible for providing case management activities for CAC cases including coordinating staff schedules to ensure proper coverage of CAC interviews.
• Driving the Mobile Unit as needed throughout Delaware County and scheduling and ensuring maintenance of the unit.
• Perform forensic interviews as needed;
• Oversee and manage data input and reporting;
• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct monthly MDT meetings as well as peer review meetings.
• Responsible for coordination of and being responsive to the needs of the MDT and it’s members.

Pay: $26.55 - $31.66 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

If you feel you meet our requirements, please send in your application, resume and cover letter to CSpatafora@delop.org

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Applications accepted at Delaware Opportunities Inc., 35430 State Highway 10, Hamden, NY 13782.

Delaware Opportunities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.