Careers
We’re looking for people to join the team who are as passionate as we are to help serve victims of family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Caldwell County and Hays County in Central Texas.
Open Positions
The Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, race, age, sexuality, or disability.
To apply, email brooke@hcwc.org and request an application packet.
Full job description
The person selected for this position will fill a critical role in our agency, in the communities we serve, and most importantly, in the lives of child abuse survivors and their protective caregivers. Partners in the Roxanne’s House Program include all law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, Child Protective Services, and Court Appointed Special Advocates serving Hays and Caldwell counties. The successful candidate will need to work very closely with personnel from these agencies and foster a supportive team approach to addressing the problem of child abuse. Primary responsibilities will include conducting sensitive and thorough interviews with children believed to be victims of child abuse and/or neglect.
Duties
- Conduct sensitive and thorough interviews with children believed to be victims of child abuse and/or neglect.
- Consult with investigative team members before, during, and after forensic video interviews.
- Coordinate forensic video interviews services of children who have made an outcry of abuse when video is requested by law enforcement or Child Protective Services.
- Complete a Forensic Interview Summary for all child abuse interviews.
- Make appropriate referrals to CPS when required.
- Testify as fact and/or expert witness in CPS and/or criminal court as needed.
- Develop and maintain good relations with law enforcement and criminal justice personnel in Hays and Caldwell counties.
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated professional who is committed to supporting children and families impacted by abuse. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of child abuse dynamics, trauma-informed care, and the multidisciplinary response to child abuse. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build rapport with children and caregivers, and the professionalism required to work effectively with law enforcement, child protective services, medical professionals, and prosecutors. A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required. Experience working with children, victims of trauma, or within the child welfare, advocacy, or criminal justice systems is preferred.
Join our team as a Forensic Interviewer to make a meaningful difference by supporting vulnerable populations through professional, compassionate service grounded in integrity and expertise.
Pay: $45,000.00 – $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
To apply, email brooke@hcwc.org and request an application packet.
To apply, email brooke@hcwc.org and request an application packet.
Full job description
HCWC is seeking a part-time Substitute Shelter Advocate to respond to local hospitals and provide information and emotional support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, as well as provide coverage and comprehensive services to McCoy Family Violence Shelter and Marla’s Place residents at night, on weekends, and on agency holidays when full-time and part-time Overnight Weekend Advocates have requested vacation or are out sick.
The Substitute Shelter Advocate will:
- Maintain security and oversee facilities and client needs.
- Answer HCWC’s 24-hour hotline overnight, on weekends, and on agency holidays
- Provide support and comprehensive services to residents at the McCoy’s Family Violence shelter and transitional housing complex, Marla’s Place.
- Provide immediate crisis intervention and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse as a part of the HEARTeam (Hospital Emergency Advocate Response Team) outside of normal business hours.
Please note there is not a set work schedule for this position. The Substitute Shelter Advocates cover the shifts of the full-time and part-time Overnight/Weekend Advocates when they are not available and provide primary agency coverage on all agency holidays. Weeknight shifts are typically 5pm/6pm until 7am/9am the next morning and weekend shifts are usually 7am to 8pm. Weekend shifts are variable from 7am Saturday to 9am Monday. Holiday shifts are typically 7am until 6pm. Additional weekday/day hours may be available on occasion.
It is our goal to hire a professional that understands the dynamics of family violence, genuinely cares about survivors of abuse, and understands the issues that survivors may face. Preferred: demonstrated expertise in family violence issues; bachelor’s degree in social services or related field or a combination of education and experience in a similar agency. In addition, a successful candidate will be highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, be able to set appropriate boundaries, and maintain professional demeanor in a high stress environment.
This is a PRN, non-exempt position. The hourly pay ranges from $15.00-$20.00/hour.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits: Flexible schedule
Experience:
- advocacy: 1 year (Preferred)
- Crisis intervention: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
To apply, email brooke@hcwc.org and request an application packet.
To apply, email brooke@hcwc.org and request an application packet.
Full job description
HCWC is seeking a part-time Shelter & Sexual Assault Advocate to respond to local hospitals and provide information and emotional support to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, as well as provide coverage and comprehensive services to McCoy Family Violence Shelter and Marla’s Place residents weeknights and on weekends.
The Shelter & Sexual Assault Advocate will:
- Maintain security and oversee facilities and client needs.
- Answer HCWC’s 24-hour hotline overnight, on weekends, and on agency holidays
- Provide support and comprehensive services to residents at the McCoy’s Family Violence shelter and transitional housing complex, Marla’s Place.
- Provide immediate crisis intervention and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse as a part of the HEARTeam (Hospital Emergency Advocate Response Team) outside of normal business hours.
Please note there are limited part-time schedule options for this position. Part-time Evening/Weekend HEARTeam Advocates work outside of traditional business hours to provide advocacy at local hospitals and to support the full-time Overnight Weekend Advocate scheduled to work in the shelter.
The weekly work schedule will consist of one 16-hour Thursday night shift, beginning at 5:00pm on Thursday and ending at 9:00am on Friday, and one 12-hour Saturday shift, beginning at 9:00pm on Saturday and ending at 9:00am Sunday. Additionally, every third week, the position includes a 6-hour Saturday shift from 3:00pm-9:00pm.
Additional hours may be available on occasion.
It is our goal to hire a professional that understands the dynamics of family violence, genuinely cares about survivors of abuse, and understands the issues that survivors may face. Preferred: demonstrated expertise in family violence issues; bachelor’s degree in social services or related field or a combination of education and experience in a similar agency. In addition, a successful candidate will be highly motivated, resourceful, flexible, be able to set appropriate boundaries, and maintain professional demeanor in a high stress environment.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position. The hourly pay ranges from $15.00-$20.00/hour.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 – $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
To apply, email brooke@hcwc.org and request an application packet.