Child Advocacy Center Program Coordinator
Operations
Columbus, GA, USA
Posted 6+ months ago
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Services related field (Master’s preferred); three years supervisory experience in human service delivery; experience with grant writing and programmatic reporting; knowledge of accreditation standards and funding streams for CACs; prior case management/child welfare a plus; willingness to work non-traditional hours; ability to work across disciplines and foster cooperation. Organizational: Reports to Director of Advocacy; provides leadership for all CTH staff; manages budgeting and grant submissions; maintains on-call procedures; interfaces with providers; interacts with TCYS staff. Key Responsibilities: Programmatic oversight of forensic services, mental health, and forensic medical programs; staff supervision, training and performance; incident/accident reporting; staff scheduling; dispute resolution. Stakeholder collaboration and interagency cooperation; education/tours; community representation; conducts forensic interviews; provides supervision/feedback to interview staff; expert testimony; active MDT participation. Fiscal management and grant writing; budget monitoring; purchasing approvals; balanced budget; timely grant/report submissions. Maintains national/state accreditations (CACGA, NCA, COA): organizes reviews, liaises with site teams, identifies gaps. Represents agency at CACGA meetings; networks statewide; promotes ongoing education. Serves as Child Abuse Protocol Coordinator: chairs annual meetings, updates protocol, ensures compliance and training. Oversees physical operations and safety of CTH; maintenance/IT coordination; ensures a home-like atmosphere and culturally appropriate materials. Community prevention and intervention facilitator; conducts trainings/presentations. Provides supervision to master’s level interns.