Children’s Advocacy Center Network Coordinator

The Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) seeks a team member to join our creative, supportive, and energetic office. The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Network Coordinator is charged with managing the nationally accredited Maine Network of CACs; achieving its mission of improving services statewide for victims of child sexual abuse and exploitation; improving the statewide infrastructure to best respond to child victims of sexual abuse and exploitation; and supporting local providers as leaders in these efforts. The ideal team member understands or has worked with violence intervention or on complex social issues, is comfortable working with a wide range of partners, is enthusiastic about developing and delivering tools and training to and with local providers and appreciates a high-paced work environment. A position description can be found here.

MECASA represents and serves Maine’s local sexual assault service providers and children’s advocacy centers, and provides training, technical assistance, and support to a wide range of sexual violence-related partners and community members. Our efforts include initiating and advocating for victim-centered public policy; providing expert training, technical assistance, and resources for providers and partners; and funding sexual assault service providers.

• MECASA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, or disability status.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of sexual victimization
• Experience providing direct human services or supporting those who do
• Proven training and facilitation skills with multi‐disciplinary groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Ability to work independently, and to show initiative and creativity
• Comfort with and ability to multi‐task
• Adaptability and love of learning
• Desire to be an active participant in an energetic team
• Familiarity with forensic interviewing and the CAC model preferred

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Our organization is committed to work/life balance and supporting the individuals with whom we work. The position’s starting salary range is $55,000 and $60,000 depending on relevant experience, skills, and expertise. The full salary range for program coordinators at MECASA is $55,000 -$67,000. This is designed as a full-time, non-exempt position, based on 40 hours per week. However, the number of hours a week is negotiable.

ACCOUNTABILITY: Accountable to the Director of Program Planning and Performance