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?

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 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.
This position requires a 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. 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.

The Therapist position requires flexible work hours, including some evenings and weekends.
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, 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 10-5-2020

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, Call Center. The Counselor Advocate, Call Center serves as a gateway to the organization by answering incoming calls to CV’s Hotline and providing crisis counseling, support, information, and other mandatory and supportive crime victim services.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that will include: offer of immediate access, referral and support to all agency services by conducting an initial assessment to determine the individual’s needs and the appropriate service; crisis intervention, offender release notification, and other mandated and supportive services to crime victims.

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.

The Counselor Advocate, Call Center works 40 hours per week, with a varying shift between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday-Friday. Some holiday shifts may be required.

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, 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: 10-05-2020

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 Community Outreach and Intervention Specialist (HACP). This position focuses on family and community violence prevention and intervention with specific attention given to the population residing within the Housing Authority City of Pittsburgh (HACP).

The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that will include: on-site assessment of needs and the ability to make appropriate referrals, internal and external; provides educational programming promoting awareness of violence prevention related to domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, safety planning and conflict resolution; tracking and maintaining accurate client data for reports and databases.

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. Prior experience in mediation, social services, criminal justice system or victim services a plus. 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. 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, 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 10-05-2020

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 Restorative Practices Advocate.  The Restorative Practices Advocate is responsible for implementing restorative justice practices, programming and services in partnership with Juvenile Court Probation and the youth and families under their jurisdiction.  The unique programs include Victim/Offender Dialogues, other diversion options for youth offenders and their victims, Victim Community Awareness Curriculum, Trauma Informed Restorative education sessions and Impact Forums.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks that will include: All aspects of coordination, preparation and facilitation of Victim Community Awareness Curriculums, Victim/Offender Dialogues, Education and Impact Forums and other Trainings.  Strong advocacy and community outreach, the ability to identify areas of opportunity, fostering the development of client and systems based relationships as well as database management and reporting skills are essential.

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. 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 EOE employer.

Updated 10-05-2020

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, Child Specialist.  The Counselor Advocate, Child Specialist provides specialized and enhanced crisis counseling, legal and medical systems accompaniment and other mandated and supportive services throughout the justice system to child victims, witnesses, and their non-offending family members. This position supports and empowers victims and/or witnesses in their personal decision making process and provides outreach to various systems professionals to ensure appropriate first responses to child abuse, child victim sensitivity, and meeting the unique needs of child victims.  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: extensive crisis intervention and 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 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.

The Counselor Advocate, Child Specialist position requires the candidate to participate in on-call rotation.

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 EOE employer.

Updated 10-05-2020