Empowering individuals, families
and communities affected by
domestic abuse.
and communities affected by
domestic abuse.
CAAFA's Crisis Line
480-982-0196
or toll free 1-877-982-0196
480-982-0196
or toll free 1-877-982-0196
Below is a list of current employment opportunities at CAAFA.
Please call or email the job posting contact directly if you are interested in applying for these positions.
Director of Prevention
Under the general direction of the CAAFA Executive Director, the Director of Prevention is responsible for providing services and programs focusing on and promoting attitudes and behaviors that support the development of healthy, nonviolent relationships. The Director of Prevention’s specific emphasis will focus on children and adolescents, and provides opportunities for children and adolescents to resolve the traumas experienced when family abuse is present in their homes and lives.
Typical Responsibilities and Duties
The creation and implementation of new programs, grant writing, assessment procedures, and budgeting for prevention related efforts.
Facilitate weekly support groups at the Pinal County Youth Justice Center in Florence, for incarcerated youth.
Facilitate weekly support groups at the Apache Junction Unified School District’s Young Parent’s Program, in Apache Junction.
Facilitate weekly children and adolescent support groups, for the children of CAAFA Program Participants, as needed.
Facilitating weekly parent and child support groups, for those residing at the CAAFA Safe Home, as needed.
Provide child/adolescent evaluations and referrals for CAAFA Safe Home residents and other Program Participants, as needed.
Provide and market violence prevention training and education for teachers and other school personal.
Development and implementation of primary prevention services for High School students in Florence, Superior, Queen Creek and Apache Junction. Including presentations in schools, detention centers and other community settings.
Provide group and individual counseling for adolescents in or at risk of abusive relationships
Facilitate adolescent and/or parent support/education groups
Work with youth and community groups in designing and coordinating youth orientated plays/workshops, recreational activities, and community service opportunities
Participate in training of other social service providers, community agencies, schools, community members about the special needs of children/adolescents exposed to domestic abuse, and the risk factors, assets and preventions strategies, that serve this population.
Work collaboratively with school staff and school administrators to assess student needs and facilitate referrals.
Development and distribution of educational and public awareness materials.
Participate in weekly staff meetings and supervision meetings
Complete program evaluations, statistical and program reports, clinical paperwork.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in social welfare, psychology or related field with minimum of 2 years direct service to diverse youth and families. Previous experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
Dependable, self-motivated and experienced in outreach
Experience with youth empowerment and strength-based framework
Knowledge of child development
Experience in teaching/training, resource development, community liaison activities and public speaking.
Experience with individual and family groups, counseling, advocacy and case management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
Good organizational, time management, and record keeping skills
Experience working with multi-cultural populations, and able to engage and maintain supportive relationships with high-risk youth
Individuals with a creative and artistic passion are welcome to apply
Must be able to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card
Community Collaboration Manager
Under the general direction of the Director of Prevention, the Community Collaboration Manager is responsible for assisting the Director of Prevention with presentations in the community focusing on and promoting attitudes and behaviors that support the development of healthy, nonviolent relationships specifically targeting adolescents. In addition, the Community Collaboration Manager provides professional partnership development and coordination, liaison work with the community, and supervision of CAAFA’s community targeted services, Safe Home Network, as well as other duties as assigned.
Typical Responsibilities and Duties
Prepare and deliver presentations to youth in schools and detention centers.
Assist Director of prevention in facilitation of support groups for children and adolescents.
Establish contact with various community entities that serve diverse populations.
Develop appropriate relationships between CAAFA and community entities, including development of Memorandums of Understanding.
Provide ongoing support for established relationships with community partners.
Coordinate the development, activities and facilitation of regular Safe Home Network meetings.
Enlist the participation of a broad cross-section of organizations and residents from Northern Pinal County and Arizona in CAAFA’s Safe Home Network.
Responsible for program management of CAAFA’s Safe Home Network, and attaining established goals.
Represent CAAFA at various community meetings and events.
Attend and participate in local and State meetings relevant to domestic and family violence issues as needed.
Prepare and submit progress reports for CAAFA’s Executive Director.
Accountability to: Director of Prevention in coordination with Executive Director
Minimum Education Requirements
Hold a Bachelor in Social Work or a closely related field and possess relevant experience in social services, community work, and group facilitation. Previous experience may be substituted for educational requirements.
Must be able to obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
General knowledge of domestic and family violence issues
Knowledge of social services, community organizations and health services
Knowledge of social service delivery and program development
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Caring, honest and cooperative nature
Supportive, sensitive and empathetic personality
Ability to respect confidentiality of information learned through providing services
Ability to consistently represent the positive mission and philosophy of the agency
Ability to maintain effective and cooperative relationships with community partners, other employees and the public.
Minimum Education Qualifications
Associates degree or two (2) years work experience, paid or volunteer, in the field of social sciences, preferably in the area of domestic violence. Additional related work experience may substitute for education requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual English/Spanish
Knowledge, Skill and Ability
General knowledge of domestic abuse, social services, community organizations, and health services
Social service delivery and program development
Effective interviewing and crisis counseling skills
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Caring, honest, and cooperative nature
Supportive, sensitive, and empathetic personality
Ability to respect confidentiality of information learned through providing services Consistently represent the positive mission and philosophy of the agency
Maintain effective and cooperative relationships with community partners, safe homes, other employees, and the public
Must be able to obtain fingerprint clearance card.
*** Please indicate in your cover letter if you are applying for the full-time or part-time position***
*** Part-time position will be working 20 hours per week including weekends and some evenings. Hours are flexible ***