Sylvia’s CAC provides a child-friendly, trauma-informed, multidisciplinary response to allegations of child abuse. The Victim Advocate supports children and non-offending caregivers through crisis intervention, education, resource navigation, and ongoing case coordination. This is a grant-funded position and is renewable annually based on funding allocation. 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (hourly)
Reports to: Executive Director
Location: Onsite
Schedule: Part-time (20 hours per week) occasional evenings/weekends for on-call, crisis response, or court appearances

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate, trauma-informed crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support to child victims and non-offending caregivers before/during/after forensic interviews and medical exams.
• Explain MDT/CAC processes, victims’ rights, court procedures, and available services; offer warm referrals with handoffs (mental health, medical, legal, housing, transportation).
• Conduct follow-up contacts to monitor safety, service engagement, and well-being; document services and outcomes in case-management systems.
• Coordinate closely with the MDT (law enforcement, DCS, prosecution, medical, mental health) while protecting client confidentiality and privileged communications.
• Accompany caregivers/children to hearings as appropriate; prepare victim impact/support materials in collaboration with the MDT.
• Participate in case review/MDT meetings; present advocacy updates and remove service barriers.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete records compliant with funding (e.g., VOCA), accreditation (NCA), and audit standards.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours response.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the role.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, psychology, public health, or related field**
  • In lieu of degree, this position may allow for internship hours toward a position-relevant degree
• 1–2 years of experience working with children and families (nonprofit or advocacy experience preferred)
• Strong communication, empathy, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a trauma-informed team

Screening & Legal Requirements: 

• Must pass a comprehensive background check prior to start and at required intervals, including: fingerprint-based national/state criminal history, Child Protective Services (CPS) history, National Sex Offender Registry, and local court record checks.  
• Mandatory Reporter: All persons in Indiana must immediately report suspected child abuse/neglect. Training provided at hire.  
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable motor-vehicle record if duties require travel.

Working Conditions: 

• Work is performed in an office/child-friendly environment with periods of sitting/standing; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. (files/supplies).
• Frequent use of computer and phone; occasional travel to partner sites and courts.

EOE: Sylvia’s CAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected status.

At-Will Employment: Employment at Sylvia’s CAC is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, consistent with applicable law.

Background Check & FCRA Notice: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks. Where third-party consumer reports are used, applicants will receive FCRA disclosures/authorizations and, if applicable, pre-adverse/adverse action notices.

If you’re passionate about helping children heal and want to make a difference in Boone County, we’d love to hear from you!

To Apply: Send your resume and a brief cover letter to info@sylviascac.org with the subject line Victim Advocate Application.