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?

CV is seeking a Community Outreach and Intervention Specialist to join our team! The Community Outreach & Intervention Specialist provides crisis counseling/intervention services following incidents of community/gun violence affecting individuals, entire family systems as well as the larger community. The position is responsible for coordinating intervention and support services for timely responses within the community. Provision of Intervention to individuals and groups coping with the immediate impacts of an incident of violence may occur within homes, schools, other community locations, CV offices, or via phone. Specific efforts focus on coordination of intervention strategies that allow individuals, families, and close personal networks to come together to process the event and better understand the impacts of trauma, complicated loss, and personal styles of grief as well as prepare for processes and proceedings within the criminal justice or other systems.

Responsibilities:

• Serves as the point person for coordination of CV services for cases assigned with DA’s Office, other CV staff working with the case, other allied professional support and law enforcement;
• Serves as a liaison with witness protection to assist in identification of witnesses’ needs and appropriate resources
• Coordinates weekly with CV’s call center, clinical and advocacy departments to determine families that need immediate triage services
• Provide triage, crisis counseling services to engage the extended family system in processing the impact of the incident of violence and to educate them on court and law enforcement systems
• Facilitates family conversations and psycho-education sessions for victims and witnesses of serious crime incidents
• Conducts follow up with victims, witnesses, and families before, during, and after court proceedings to ensure their needs are being met and to engage family and community members in aftercare and wellness services
• Provides education on trauma informed theory and interventions, conflict resolution and mediation as part of the support provided to family and community members

• Ability to work with individuals and families to build relationships and provide case management
• Ability to serve as a liaison between clients, criminal court systems and appropriate service providers

• Education and training to various systems professionals
• Mandated and supportive services to crime victims

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree or extensive experience in victim services, criminal court and community crisis response
• An in-depth working knowledge of trauma informed theory and interventions, conflict resolution and mediation services
• 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 groups
• 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

CV offers the following benefit package for full time staff:

• Employee Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for employee reimbursements for mileage, parking and cell phone usage (position dependent)
• Opportunity to apply for PSLF Program (Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program) for your work with a non-profit

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 4-18-2023

CV is seeking a Counselor Advocate in our Call Center to join our team! 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 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.

Responsibilities:

• Offer 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/counseling
  • Offender Release Notification
  • Other Services
• Mandated and supportive services to crime victims

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology, or a related field or an Associate’s degree in the same fields with five years minimum related work
• 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 groups
• 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
  CV offers the following benefit package for full time staff:

Employee Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Paid Time Off Benefits
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for employee reimbursements for mileage, parking and cell phone usage (position dependent)
• Opportunity to apply for PSLF Program (Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program) for your work with a non-profit

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 4-18-2023

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 Therapist position requires flexible work hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities:
• Individual, family and group therapy
• Assessment and treatment planning
• Crisis counseling and case management
• Education and training to various systems professionals
• Mandated and supportive services to crime victims

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 groups
• 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

CV offers the following benefit package for full time staff:
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan w/an agency contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for employee reimbursements for mileage, parking and cell phone usage (position dependent)
• Opportunity to apply for PSLF Program (Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program) for your work with a non-profit

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 4-18-2023

POSITION: RIGHTS & NOTIFICATION ADVOCATE
CV is seeking a Rights and Notification Advocate to provide Victim Compensation assistance and coordinate timely notification processes for victims of crime; specifically for gun and/or community violence cases (homicide and assault), and often serves as a liaison with the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office and/or law enforcement. The Rights & Notification Advocate assists families in navigating the Victim Compensation process including assessing eligibility, filing claims, and facilitating communication with funeral directors, medical systems, and other providers. The Rights & Notification Advocate ensures that victims and witnesses are aware of, and understand their rights as mandated by the PA Crime Victims Act and facilitates the process of victims exercising their selected notifications including court system updates and timely filing of Victim Compensation claims.

Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance in filing victim compensation claims to help with eligible financial losses as a result of crime
• Crisis intervention/counseling
• Provide victims and witnesses with an overview of their rights per the PA Crime Victims Act via phone, mail, or in-person, and educates clients with accurate information about the criminal justice system and processes.
• Provide ongoing support to surviving family members of homicide victims in cases with no arrest, particularly around maintaining connections with law enforcement, ensuring the clients are receiving timely updates on the investigation, and are aware of their rights particularly around notifications and Victim Compensation. Tracks non-arrest homicide cases and refers internally to criminal court advocacy team, once an arrest is made.
• Ability to work with individuals and families to build relationships and provide case management
• Ability to serve as a liaison between clients, the criminal justice system and appropriate service providers
• Education and training to various systems professionals
• Mandated and supportive services to crime victims
• Includes on-call rotation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology, or a related field or an Associate’s degree in the same fields with three years minimum related work experience
• 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 groups
• 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

CV offers the following benefit package for full time staff:

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan w/an agency contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for employee reimbursements for mileage, parking and cell phone usage (position dependent)
• Opportunity to apply for PSLF Program (Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program) for your work with a non-profit

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 4-18-2023

CV is seeking a Counselor Advocate to join our team! 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. This position may work in the adult, juvenile or magisterial district court systems, as assigned.

Responsibilities:
• Crisis intervention/counseling
• Legal and medical advocacy and accompaniment; includes on-call rotation
• Ability to work with individuals and families to build relationships and provide case management
• Ability to serve as a liaison between clients, the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems and appropriate service providers
• Education and training to various systems professionals
• Mandated and supportive services to crime victims

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology, or a related field or an Associate’s degree in the same fields with five years minimum related work
• 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 groups
• 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

CV offers the following benefit package for full time staff:
• Employee Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for employee reimbursements for mileage, parking and cell phone usage (position dependent)
• Opportunity to apply for PSLF Program (Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program) for your work with a non-profit

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 4-18-2023