Center for Victims (CV) is a dynamic and innovative agency that offers career building opportunities and advanced training on trauma informed interventions and corresponding strategies that foster resiliency and healing.  CV provides comprehensive clinical, educational, advocacy and supportive services to children, women, men, families and community members who have been impacted by crime, abuse and violence.  We provide preparation and accompaniment for victims and witnesses throughout all criminal court procedures and assistance with securing services specific to victims and witnesses of crime.  We also offer mediation and resolution services for many conflicts and disputes such as those that arise between neighbors, family members and landlords.  Come join our team! Gain valuable hands on experience, enjoy a competitive salary and benefit package and make a difference.  Start by checking out our employment opportunities below and send in your resume today!

Center for Victims (CV) provides comprehensive victim services to help individuals, families, and communities heal from trauma.  CV encourages individuals to apply who display initiative, a positive attitude and the willingness to thrive in a team centered, professional environment.

“I’ve been feeling angry lately and I haven’t been listening to my mom very well. It’s because I haven’t been coming here. When I come here, it sets me straight for the week and I feel better.” – 8 year old client to CV Therapist

“Thank you! In [REDACTED] I finally decided to press charges against my father for 11 years of sexual abuse. I didn’t know where to turn or what to do. I almost gave up. I called your center and spoke with a women who changed my life. She put me in contact with the d.a. office of Washington county and gave me the first step I needed to take on a very long journey. After 4 years of a unbearable legal process, I’m so happy to say that yesterday [REDACTED], my father made a guilty plea for aggravated sexual assault. Without the guidance and support of the woman I spoke with, I would have gave up hope and not felt the pride of a survivor. Thank you for all you do!” Female Client, Thank You Letter

“…We are very, very grateful for [our legal advocate] – she came to this sentencing on her vacation day! I can’t say enough good things about her…” Client, Thank you Email

“I want to thank you for being a strong, upfront honest woman with me. This brief moment here at the shelter, reminded me that you never know how strong you are until being strong is all you have left.” Female Shelter Client, Handwritten Thank You Letter

Whose life will you change for the better?

The Canine Assisted Advocate provides crisis counseling, legal and medical advocacy and other mandated or optional supportive services to children and their families/caretakers. The Canine Assisted Advocate will incorporate a specially selected canine in the provision of the above services by facilitating a connection between child victims and the canine. This Canine Assisted Advocate follows the child and specially identified canine through the entire spectrum of systems coming in contact with the identified child and family. This position works closely with the system specific advocates that are also involved with each particular case. This position is based primarily out of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in order to meet children and families as they present for CAC services related to suspected child abuse. The Canine Assisted Advocate, through the relationship built between the canine and client, serves as a liaison between the CAC, law enforcement, Allegheny County Children, Youth, and Families and Center for Victims’ services. The Canine Assisted Advocate provides outreach, education and training to maximize the benefits of this endeavor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities*

• Provides comprehensive, coordinated victim support and advocacy services through canine assisted on-site working relationship with the CAC.
• Be part of a team to develop and implement policies, procedures and protocols specific to the canine assisted advocacy effort as well as monitor fidelity to policy.
• Assumes primary and exclusive physical responsibility for the canine assigned to special project.
• Guarantees and provides documentation of training efforts and results with the identified canine.
• Upon request, serves as a member to the child abuse multi-disciplinary team.
• Assists in the identification and selection of children and families appropriate for inclusion in the canine assisted advocacy project and is responsible for families completing consent forms specific to involvement with the program.
• Facilitates connection/relationship between child, family and canine.
• Provides psycho-educational information to children and families on the impacts and dynamics of violence, child abuse and trauma and the benefits of canine assisted advocacy in such situations as appropriate.
• Provides individual and personal advocacy on behalf of victims, witnesses and significant others throughout all relevant systems such as medical, legal and court systems, child welfare systems, including providing information on the use of the child/canine relationship through these processes.
• Maintains contacts/relationships with child/family to reinforce child/canine relationship throughout legal and other processes.
• Responsible for tracking various data, including legal outcomes for cases included in special project.
• Provide input and assist in the development of all materials distributed to children/families/ prosecutors/judges/ Children Youth and Families and any other systems specific to the use of canine assisted advocacy.
• Serves as a member of Community Crisis Response Teams as assigned.
• Provides systems advocacy on local and state levels on behalf of child victims and the canine assisted advocacy project.
• Provides outreach, education, material resources and/or training to allied/systems for professionals and para -professionals as assigned.
• Provides and contributes to all assigned reports, grants and statistics as required by CV and/or the various funding sources.
• Provides timely and accurate date regarding client demographics, and canine assisted advocacy efforts utilizing CV established data collection and reporting systems.
• Participates as an active member with all client focused staffings, trainings, in-services and team and agency meetings.
• Perform other VOCA eligible duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferable.
• Prior experience in the venue of high level canine training and care
• Strong crisis response and presentation skills.
• Able to serve as a liaison between clients, the medical system, criminal justice systems and all other appropriate service providers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Completion of mandatory victim assistance training including domestic violence, sexual assault/rape crisis, & other crimes and basic conflict resolution training – provided by the organization.
• Ability to commit to additional training hours as required.
• Ability to secure Act 33 and 34 (Child Abuse and Criminal History) and FBI clearances.
• Ability to secure additional clearances/testing that may be required by funding regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs; computer/database skills including ability to learn state, county, and CV’s various software programs.
• Ability to work closely with others in a team environment.
• Supportive of organization’s mission along with sensitivity of cultural diversity and workplace harmony.
• Ability to adhere to CV’s confidentiality policy along with respect to sensitive, confidential client data and adherence to all Federal, State and local statutes.
• Access to a personal cell phone for safety and immediate business communications.
• A readily available and reliable means of transportation.
• Self-directed with strong problem-solving abilities and flexibility to meet the needs of the program.

If interested, please mail your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Dept., Center for Victims, 3433 E. Carson St., Ste. 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or send via email to: employment@centerforvictims.org. CV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, parent status, veteran status, political affiliation or other factor protected by law. CV complies with the Affirmative Action requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodation for qualified employees with a disability.

Updated 11-23-2022

CV is seeking a Therapist for our Clinical Services Team. This position is responsible for comprehensive assessment and treatment of persons whose lives are disrupted by trauma and violence. CV Therapists provide treatment in the least restrictive environment possible, promote client responsibility and family and significant other involvement, as is safe and appropriate. All team members subscribe to a trauma informed model for treatment services. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that will include assessment and treatment planning; individual, family, and group therapy; crisis counseling; case management; advocacy; and education.

Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or other human service field (Degree must qualify for Licensure in the state of Pennsylvania to provide outpatient therapy. Any individual who does not possess LCSW, LMFT, LPC or psychology licensure in the state of PA must achieve such licensure within a time frame established by CV.),
• MS Office proficiency, strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while effectively meeting deadlines in a fast paced and evolving organization.
• Oral and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to interface professionally with internal and external group.
• Strong commitment to support the organization’s mission and the ability to work in a diverse atmosphere with sensitivity of cultural diversity and workplace harmony.

If interested, please mail your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Dept., Center for Victims, 3433 E. Carson St., Ste. 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or send via email to: employment@centerforvictims.org. CV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, parent status, veteran status, political affiliation or other factor protected by law. CV complies with the Affirmative Action requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodation for qualified employees with a disability.

Updated 11-23-2022

Center for Victims (CV) provides victim services to help individuals, families, and communities heal from trauma. CV encourages individuals to apply who display initiative, a positive attitude and the willingness to thrive in a team centered, professional environment.

CV is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented team player to join our team as a Shelter Advocate. The Shelter Advocate provides shelter coverage, completes client intakes and provides information and options counseling to victims of Domestic Violence.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that will include: 24-hour shelter and hotline coverage; crisis intervention, options counseling and safety planning to residents and callers; provide emotional support, mediation and on-going information, assessment and referrals to residents; facilitate resident support groups and meetings; completion of all necessary documentation and paperwork.

This position requires a High School diploma or GED, MS Office proficiency, strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while effectively meeting deadlines in a fast paced and evolving organization. Candidates must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to interface professionally with internal and external groups. Additional requirements include: a strong commitment to support the organization’s mission and the ability to work in a diverse atmosphere with sensitivity of cultural diversity and workplace harmony.

The Shelter Advocate position requires the ability to work day, evening and weekend shifts in our McKeesport location.
This position is a full time position that offers a strong package of health and wellness benefits, retirement, and other agency benefits as applicable. All CV employees must have the ability to secure Act 33 and 34 clearances (Child Abuse & Criminal History) and FBI Clearances.

If interested, please mail your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Dept., Center for Victims, 3433 E. Carson St., Ste. 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or send via email to: employment@centerforvictims.org. CV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, parent status, veteran status, political affiliation or other factor protected by law. CV complies with the Affirmative Action requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodation for qualified employees with a disability.

Updated 11-23-2022

Center for Victims (CV) provides victim services to help individuals, families, and communities heal from trauma.  CV encourages individuals to apply who display initiative, a positive attitude and the willingness to thrive in a team centered, professional environment.

CV is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented team player to join our team as a Counselor Advocate.  The Counselor Advocate supports and empowers victims and/or witnesses in their personal decision making process.  In addition, their role is to provide education and assistance as to various systems that a client may encounter.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that will include: crisis intervention, counseling, legal and medical advocacy and accompaniment, education and training to various systems professionals and other mandated and supportive services to crime victims.  This position may work in the adult, juvenile or magisterial district court systems, as assigned.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in social work or human services/related field, MS Office proficiency, strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks while effectively meeting deadlines in a fast paced and evolving organization.  Candidates must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, problem solving skills, and the ability to interface professionally with internal and external groups.  Additional requirements include: a readily available personal means of transportation, strong commitment to support the organization’s mission and the ability to work in a diverse atmosphere with sensitivity of cultural diversity and workplace harmony.

This position is a full time position that offers a strong package of health and wellness benefits, retirement, and other agency benefits as applicable.  In addition, CV provides extensive victim services training, as well as opportunities for professional development.

All CV employees must have the ability to secure Act 33 and 34 clearances (Child Abuse & Criminal History) and FBI Clearances. The position also requires the ability to work a 40-hour workweek with the flexibility to accommodate various hours, including evenings and weekends, that may be necessary to complete the work.  Participation in on-call rotation is required.

If interested, please mail your resume and cover letter to: Human Resources Dept., Center for Victims, 3433 E. Carson St., Ste. 300, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or send via email to: employment@centerforvictims.org. CV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation or other factor protected by law.  CV complies with the Affirmative Action requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodation for qualified employees with a disability.

Updated 11-23-2022