Executive Director Job Description

Location: 3^rd Judicial District Child Advocacy Center (3JDCAC)

Title: Executive Director (ED)

Supervised By:  Board of Directors (BOD)

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours weekly)

Position Pay:  Salary ($54k-$61k Depending on experience)

Summary:  This position has a wide range of responsibilities specific to the operation of the office of the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Third Judicial District. The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for overall administration and management of the 3^rd Judicial District Advocacy Center, including all programs, fundraising activities, and general operations.

Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy development and administration, personnel and fiscal management, and public relations.

This is a full-time position, hired by and directly reports to and accountable to the board of directors (Board) through the board president. Integrity, efficiency, and a positive attitude are essential to the success of any individual who is chosen for this position.

Requirements and Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five years’ experience in management

Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check with no prior criminal history

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Oversee the center’s daily operations, ensuring financial stability, efficient staffing, strategic planning, and program development

• Assuring and maintaining accreditation with the TN Chapter
• Develop and manage the annual budget, ensuring financial performance aligns with organizational goals
• Ensure compliance with all relevant government regulations, policies, and industry standards

Team Leadership & Office Culture

• Supervise a small team, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative office culture that encourages productivity, innovation, and staff well-being

Board & Stakeholder Relations

• Maintain strong working relationships with the Board of Directors, partner agencies, government officials, grantors, foundations, and contractors
• Collaborate with the Board to develop and implement policies, goals, and strategic objectives
• Prepare board materials and provide direct oversight and management of all board committees

Financial Oversight & Fundraising

• Ensure ethical disbursement of funds in compliance with state and federal laws
• Maintain fiduciary oversight, manage financial records, and coordinate annual third-party audits
• Work closely with the Board Treasurer to ensure efficient use of resources and maintain adequate funding
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including federal, state, and local grants and foundations

Advocacy & Public Policy

• Develop and maintain relationships with legislators, government officials, and key stakeholders to secure funding and support public policies that protect and enhance the CAC model
• Represent the organization in state and national policy discussions and collaborations

Strategic Planning, Marketing & Public Relations

• Lead the development, implementation, and periodic updates of the organization’s strategic plan
• Oversee marketing and public relations efforts, including the creation of collateral materials, annual reports, newsletters, and other communication tools
• Serve as a spokesperson for the organization when appropriate

• Lead marketing efforts to enhance visibility and community engagement

Work Environment: Work is primarily confined to the CAC office. There are times when errands and community presentations will require this individual to travel within the 3^rd Judicial District.

Physical Effort: General office duties require that this individual be able to lift and move small loads up to approximately 20-30lbs.

Education and Job Knowledge: A college diploma is required, with additional studies in a related field preferred. Experience in community involvement, customer service, or public relations is a plus. The ideal candidate should be eager to learn and committed to ongoing professional development.

To apply, please send resumes to the 3^rd Judicial District Child Advocacy Centers Board President at gpdaux@gmail.com

TITLE:  Forensic Interviewer

REPORTS TO:  Chief Executive Officer

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:  Conduct interviews in accordance with proper protocol.

JOB DUTIES:

1. Be knowledgeable of and follow policies and procedures.
2. Conduct child interviews with alleged victims of or child witnesses to sexual or severe abuse.
3. Conduct child interviews in accordance with the established forensic interviewer investigative protocol.
4. Serve as members of the Child Protective Investigative Team (CPIT).
5. Coordinate CPIT and provide training as needed.
6. Participate in pertinent court proceedings.
7. Participate in peer review assessments and mandatory supervisory evaluations.
8. Attend periodic meeting of the Forensic Interviewers throughout Tennessee.
9. Receive a minimum of 15 hours continuing educational hours pertaining to child abuse and neglect throughout the year.
10. Other duties as deemed appropriate by the Director.
11. Submit monthly statistical data.
12. Submit required reports and data entry on NCA Trak

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in a field related to social science, education, criminal justice, nursing, psychology or other helping profession, a master’s degree is preferred.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to sort and file materials
2. Ability to attend community meetings as a representative from Campbell County Children’s Center. Collaborate with other agencies and community organizations to provide a full complement of services to meet the needs of victims
3. Ability to maintain confidentially
4. Ability to problem solve.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  Equivalent to three years of full-time professional work in child protective services, criminal justice, clinical evaluations, forensic interviewing, or other comparable work with children preferred.  Demonstrate professional knowledge of child abuse and neglect, and child development.

Executive Director

Reports to: Board of Directors

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Directs the day-to-day operations of Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center. Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing services to children who are survivors of severe abuse and their non-offending families through coordinated multidisciplinary team interventions, education/prevention and advocacy.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership, management, vision, and best practice methods to ensure that the mission and core values of the agency are in practice.
• Responsible for the recruitment, hiring, retaining and supervision of all staff and programs.
• Ensures that the CAC meets all funder and accreditation requirements, which includes but is not limited to maintaining documentation and submitting reports as required.
• Prepares and submits annual draft budget to Board of Directors for approval. This may be done in conjunction with CFO, accountant or other financial support staff.
• Works collaboratively with staff and the Board of Directors to meet agency’s strategic goals and objectives.
• Prepares the agenda for monthly board meetings. Attends all Board meetings and committee meetings. Provides information to the Board of Directors as needed or as requested.
• Identifies funding opportunities that align with the agency mission and prepares funding/grant applications as needed.
• Maintains positive relationships with various stakeholders, including members of the CAC’s multidisciplinary team.
• Attends and facilitates monthly multidisciplinary meetings. Provides oversight of multidisciplinary team meetings and relationships, case management, community outreach, and varied committees.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and establishes a plan for improvement if needed.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal mandates and standards as required.
• Assists in continuous quality improvement of protocols, policies and procedures both internally and externally with the multidisciplinary team.
• Serves as the main media spokesperson and represents Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center in the community through varied committee and public relation engagements to increase awareness of the CAC’s programs and the issue of child abuse in Coffee County.
• Coordinates professional training for MDT, CAC staff and volunteers as needed.
• Provides support, information and referral, advocacy and other direct service activities to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members as needed.
• Maintains accreditation standards set by the National Children’s Alliance and completed accreditation application on behalf of the CAC every five years.
• Attends required annual specialized training and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Tennessee membership meetings.
• Responsible for coordinating CAC’s fundraising activities with the Board of Directors.
• Responsible for advocacy activities with local and state elected officials.
• Maintains agency records as required by policy and law.
• Works with agency partners and Board of Directors to develop and implement a strategic plan.

Expected hours worked per week:

Full time, exempt. Minimum 37.5 hours per week with some evening and weekend hours required due to needs of the center.

Minimal Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social service, education, counseling or related field with at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory level position. Prior nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience working with or part of a nonprofit board of directors.
• Thorough knowledge of child abuse issues and ability to apply professional expertise in developing preventative and remedial initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with professionals of many different disciplines.
• Development/fundraising experience.
• Ability to stay mission focused.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs effectively.
• Ability to exercise tact and sound judgment.
• Ability to work under high pressure situations while maintaining composure.
• Must be able to prepare and understand financial reports and budgets. QuickBooks knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to stay abreast of laws related to child abuse and neglect.
• Must be able to pass a thorough criminal background check as well as a basic physical.

Compensation:

• Starting salary $50,000.
• Benefits include vacation and sick leave along with a monthly medical allowance of $400.

Coffee County Children’s Advocacy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Title: Full-Time Therapist
Position Location: Columbia, TN as well as travel to Giles, Lawrence and Wayne Counties
Supervisor: Lead Therapist
Kid’s Place – A Child Advocacy Center
Kid’s Place is the Child Advocacy Center serving the 22nd Judicial District including Giles, Lawrence, Maury, and Wayne Counties in Tennessee. The mission of Kid’s Place is to provide hope, help, and healing to children and families impacted by sexual and severe child abuse.
Position Description:
The full-time Therapist is responsible for utilizing evidence-based therapy modalities to deliver individualized therapeutic services to children and caregivers who have experienced trauma related to allegations of severe child abuse. The therapist is expected to stay current on the literature of best practices and seek training that would best accommodate the needs of our clients, building a robust repertoire of therapeutic modalities. This position is for the Maury County location of Kid’s Place, but will travel to other locations as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:
Duties and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to the following:
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Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards
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Maintain strict standards of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and ACA standards
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Provide evidence-based treatment to clients
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Maintain accurate client records in electronic health records and the client tracking database
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Complete annual training specific to victim compensation
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Complete annual Title VI training online
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Maintain current continuing educational requirements as mandated by clinical discipline
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Stay current in research of best practices of child sexual and/or physical abuse
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Provide crisis counseling to child clients and protective caregivers as needed regardless of therapy status
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Follow up via telephone or letter when 30 days has lapsed since a client’s last therapy appointment
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Refer protective caregiver to Family advocate and/or outside resources as needed
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Travel to and from the main location in Lawrenceburg and other satellite locations
Education and experience:
A minimum of a master’s degree in social work or mental health counseling required with licensure or working toward licensure. Three years of experience working directly with children is required. TF-CBT required, EMDR and RPT preferred.
Knowledge, skill, and abilities:
Knowledge, skill, and abilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:
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Ability to work as team player with CAC staff members
• Ability to work in a professional manner with members of many other agencies
• Beginning (basic) knowledge of the dynamics of families where abuse and/or neglect is
occurring
• Knowledge of the stages of child development
• Knowledge of community resources
• Skills in providing crisis intervention services to families
• Must demonstrate professional oral and written communication skills
• Must have working knowledge of computers and the ability to manage up-to-date caseload
Information in agency’s database
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the community’s resources for families and barriers that
prevent families receiving prompt and/or immediate service
• Sensitivity to diversity issues.
Specialized and on-going training will be provided.
Other requirements for employment:
Persons in this position must have a working cell phone, reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, provide proof of automobile insurance, acceptable driving record, and must pass an extensive criminal background check.
Work schedule:
The person in this position will be required to work a minimum of 37.5 hours each week. The schedule will be set by the Executive Director.
Benefits:
Full-time employees are awarded annual leave within the first year of employment; paid holidays and sick time. Additionally, Kid’s Place offers health benefits to all full-time employees.
Diversity/EEO Statement: Kid’s Place Child Advocacy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
To Apply:
Interested Applicants should email Cover Letter and Résumé to:
Charlsi Legendre, Executive Director
clegendre@kpcac.org
Subject line: Full-time Therapist
No phone calls please.

The Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center is seeking a Forensic Interviewer in West Tennessee.  If you or someone you know of might be interested, please call Lisa Schmidt at 731-697-5509.

Responsibilities and Expectations:
Conducts developmentally and culturally sensitive forensic interviews of children in a legally sound manner.

Assists with facilitation, coordination, and scheduling of the forensic interview process.
Provides forensic interviews in accordance with all CAC and National Accreditation standards.
Communicates effectively on behalf of the agency.
Functions collaboratively within all levels of the organization including partner agencies and within the community.
Testifies in court proceedings when a subpoena is issued.
Participates in peer review.
Attends local, statewide, and national trainings as required and deemed appropriate.
Ensures timely and accurate data entry into the tracking system (NCA Trak).
Submits statistical reporting on a monthly basis. Assists in semi- and annual grant reporting in both statistical and narrative format.
Submits narrative summation of forensic interviews in the form of a Disclosure Information Guide.

Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrates the ability to relate to children and adults of all ages, culture, race, socio-economic, psychological, and developmental backgrounds.
Must be able to cope in highly tense situations and conduct self in a professional manner.
Requires knowledge of dynamics of child sexual abuse, and physical abuse, crisis management skills, and ability to function within a multi-disciplinary setting.
Requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance.
Frequent travel within West Tennessee is required.
Must demonstrate the ability to communicate in oral and written forms.
Requires an ability to utilize appropriate office technology.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field related to social service, education, criminal justice, nursing, psychology, or other similar profession.
Experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional work in one or more of the following areas:
Child Protective Services
Criminal Justice
Clinical Evaluation
Counseling
Forensic Interviewing or other comparable work with children.

Job Type: Full-time                     Salary: $36,000.00 – $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance