Hi-Line Child Advocacy Center Director

Now Hiring: Hi-Line Child Advocacy Center Director

Hi-Line Child Advocacy Center (CAC)

Serving Blaine, Phillips, Valley, Daniels & Sheridan Counties, and the Fort Belknap & Fort Peck Indian Reservations

Are you a dedicated leader with a passion for helping children and families impacted by abuse? The Hi-Line Child Advocacy Center is seeking a full-time Program Director to lead and strengthen vital services for child victims across North Central Montana.

This is a meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact in rural and Tribal communities while guiding a multidisciplinary team committed to protecting children and supporting healing.

About the Role

The Program Director oversees all operations of the Child Advocacy Center, ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed, victim-centered services to children and their non-offending caregivers. This position plays a critical role in coordinating services, leading partnerships, and maintaining compliance with Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding requirements.

Key Responsibilities

✔ Victim Services Leadership

• Ensure timely access to forensic interviews, advocacy, referrals, and follow-up care
• Support compassionate, trauma-informed services for children and families
• Oversee crisis intervention and ongoing victim support

✔ Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Coordination

• Lead collaboration between law enforcement, child protection, medical, prosecution, mental health, and Tribal partners
• Participate in case reviews and protocol development
• Promote a seamless, victim-centered response across agencies

✔ Tribal & Rural Outreach

• Work closely with partners on the Fort Belknap and Fort Peck Indian Reservations
• Expand access to services in underserved rural areas
• Ensure culturally respectful and responsive service delivery

✔ Program Administration

• Manage day-to-day CAC operations
• Supervise staff and service providers
• Develop policies aligned with best practices and regulatory standards

✔ Grant Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with VOCA and Montana Board of Crime Control requirements
• Prepare reports, maintain data, and safeguard confidentiality

✔ Training & Quality Assurance

• Support ongoing staff and partner training in trauma-informed care and victim rights
• Monitor program effectiveness and participate in audits and reviews

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Experience working with victims of crime, child welfare, or related fields
• Ability to collaborate across multiple agencies and jurisdictions
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities
• Commitment to cultural awareness and serving diverse communities

Position Details

• Status: Full-Time (Grant-Funded)
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Reports To: Sheriff / Undersheriff / CAC Advisory Board
• Travel: Regular travel throughout the Hi-Line region required
• Schedule: Occasional evenings/weekends as needed
• Health Insurance Coverage - 100% premium paid by employer for employee and immediate family members
• Salary - $21.00 per hour with annual raises

Why This Role Matters

This position directly supports child victims of abuse by reducing trauma, improving access to care, and strengthening collaboration across agencies and communities. Your leadership will help ensure that every child has a safe, supportive path toward healing.

Apply Today

Join a team committed to protecting children, supporting families, and strengthening communities across Montana’s Hi-Line.

For an application packet, please contact the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office at info11@phillipscountysheriff.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All services provided are in compliance with the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and are offered at no cost to victims.