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.
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- Free life insurance at 2x your salary up to a maximum of $200,000.
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- Additional pay of 10% of your salary up to $7,500 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, flexible spending, and taxable spending.
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- Taxable spending may be used for health club membership, fitness activities, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, among other options.
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- Timing of vacations may be dependent on client needs, as that’s our first priority. 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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- Timing of vacations may be dependent on client needs, as that’s our first priority. 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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- Additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days.
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- A remote work policy that provides flexibility in work hours so long as operational needs are met.
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- Regular expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities, which includes being able to earn Continuing Education Units.
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- 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 Driver
Safely transport clients, staff, partners, and items to and from ChicagoCAC and other designated locations in a timely manner.
Bilingual Therapist
Provides individual, family and group therapy and case management to clients within agency policies and procedures and practices. Assesses for social service needs of clients and makes appropriate referrals.
Chief Development & Marketing Officer
The Chief Development & Marketing Officer (CDMO) has principal responsibility for the creation, implementation and evaluation of all fundraising programs and initiatives, as well as marketing and communications. The CDMO supervises a team of staff members responsible for executing department activity and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
Child Life Assistant
Provide a developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed environment to all children, ensuring their physical safety and emotional well-being.
Clinical Supervisor
The Clinical Supervisor provides administrative and clinical supervision to a team of mental health therapists and ensures that clients and families receive appropriate quality, timely, trauma informed clinical services appropriate to their needs.
Development Coordinator
The Development Coordinator provides administrative, clerical and project management support for the Development Department. Key responsibilities include oversight and management of The Raiser’s Edge donor management system and assisting with donor relations, events and other department projects. The Development Coordinator is a liaison between the Development Department and external stakeholders. Strong candidates will thrive in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.
Family Support Specialist
The Family Support Specialist (FSS) is responsible for creating an inclusive environment that demonstrates equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging to our clients, ChicagoCAC employees, and partners. The position also assists in ChicagoCAC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) initiatives.
Grants Accountant/Revenue Specialist
The Grants Accountant is responsible for assisting the Chief Financial and Operations Officer with financial duties for Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center including but not limited to monthly accounting and reporting, accounts receivable, and grant reporting and compliance.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Talent Acquisition Specialist is responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding employees while considering the organization’s long-term goals. This person will be a competent talent acquisition expert and will be the primary lead for all onboarding implementation and orientation design for a successful employment experience. This will entail partnering with the hiring management team to identify job openings, select the best talent applicants, and assist with the completion of all mandated federal, state, and local compliance requirements.