At Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC), we work every day to protect children, battle abuse, and restore lives. We are the city’s only nonprofit organization that coordinates the efforts of child protection staff, law enforcement professionals, family advocates, medical experts, and mental health clinicians under one roof. ChicagoCAC doesn’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our families, and our community.
We strive to be a place where employees can do their best work and be their best selves. We prioritize diversity and believe in a culture rooted in collaboration, growth, and mobility. From competitive salaries and benefit packages, as well as a commitment to equity, we offer our employees advantages that improve their personal lives as well as their careers.
In addition to making a significant impact on children’s and families’ lives, ChicagoCAC offers amazing benefits for our staff, which include:
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- BCBS HMO and PPO healthcare coverage options with an opportunity to add family members to plans.
- Free life insurance at 2x your salary up to a maximum of $200,000.
- Additional pay of 5% of your salary (capped at $3,750 per year, available after 6 months of employment) to use towards a menu of benefits such as: additional health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, 403b plan, a Roth option, legal coverage, dependent care, and flexible spending.
- Paid Time Off (“PTO”): PTO starts accruing the first day of employment and accrues at a rate of 35 days in a 12-month period.
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- PTO days are used for all days off, including holidays and sick time so you have maximum flexibility in the use of your PTO.
- PTO goes up to 40 days after 5 years
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- Additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days.
- Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- A remote work policy that provides flexible work options according to job function.
- Regular expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities, which includes being able to earn Continuing Education Units.
- Casual dress code with the ability to wear jeans.
- Enjoy afternoon milk and cookies every Friday!
If you share our passion for providing hope and healing to children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma, and possess the qualifications we’re looking for, please submit an application!
Current Openings
Go to our Career Center to see the full list of open positions and submit your application.
You can also go here to see our internship and externship opportunities.
Bilingual Family Advocate
The Family Advocate’s job is to provide advocacy, crisis intervention, and short-term case management services to child victims of sexual abuse and their families who are referred to the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center. The Family Advocate conducts a thorough assessment of the child and the non-offending caregiver’s mental health and social functioning and makes any referrals necessary to meet identified needs. The Family Advocate provides the child and family with education about the investigative process, about their rights, about trauma and the impact of trauma on children and families, and about any other related needs. The Family Advocate acts as a liaison for the family with the MDT and also acts as a voice for the family with the team or supports and encourages the family to speak on their own behalf with the team. The Family Advocate supports a family throughout a child sexual abuse investigation, intake through disposition. The Family Advocate will deliver culturally sensitive and well-coordinated care.
Human Resources Business Partner
The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to leaders, managers, and employees across Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center (ChicagoCAC). The HRBP partners with organizational leaders to strengthen employee engagement, support a healthy and inclusive workplace culture, and ensure consistent, equitable, and legally compliant people practices. This role provides hands-on support across the employee lifecycle, with primary responsibility for employee relations, policy interpretation and application, recruitment and onboarding, benefits support, training, and HR compliance. The HRBP will work closely with the Chief People & Culture Officer and organizational leaders to identify people-related trends, address workplace concerns, strengthen manager capability, and implement sustainable HR practices aligned with ChicagoCAC’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Driver (Part-Time)
The Driver (Part-Time) is responsible for safely and efficiently transporting ChicagoCAC clients, staff, partners, and items to and from ChicagoCAC and other designated locations. This role ensures timely transportation while operating vehicles safely and in accordance with all traffic laws. The Driver is also responsible for promoting passenger safety, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and supporting routine vehicle maintenance to ensure reliable and safe transportation.
Bilingual Forensic Interviewer
The Bilingual Forensic Interviewer conducts forensic interviews of victims of child sexual abuse and assault, as well as other crimes and exposure to violence. Conduct developmentally appropriate and legally defensible forensic interviews of children and adolescents alleging sexual and / or physical abuse or other victims of crime utilizing approved interviewing protocol. Using approved forensic interviewing protocols, the interviewer creates a supportive environment that allows children and adolescents to share their experiences. This role works collaboratively with ChicagoCAC’s multidisciplinary team members and facilitates pre- and post-interview case staffing to support a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.