A 16 year old girl living inside a polygamist compound in Eldorado reached out for help by calling a local family shelter in West Texas. The call was instrumental in the discovery of serious allegations of the physical and sexual abuse of children. “Calling the local shelter was an extremely courageous move on the young girl’s part” stated Sheryl Cates, CEO, National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) and the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV). Cates urged all victims of domestic and sexual abuse to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help. “Domestic abuse”, said Cates, “is intolerable, unacceptable and should be viewed by all as an assault on the very fabric of our families.” Continue Reading »

The Family Abuse Center is seeking a full-time, licensed professional to provide individual and group counseling for primary and secondary victims of domestic violence. Key responsibilities include providing counseling (approximate caseload of 20-30 clients), advocacy, intensive case management, domestic violence education, information and referrals. In addition, this individual will be expected to create and implement a non-residential support group program. Other responsibilities include staff support to the crisis line and shelter services when needed. Successful applicants will have a passion for helping women and children in crisis, experience and knowledge concerning the effects of domestic violence, and group facilitation experience. The applicant should possess a LMSW, LCSW or LPC. Bi-lingual preferred. Salary range is 29-34K, depending on experience. Hours are flexible. Please fax resume and cover letter to Meredith Jones at 254-772-4770 or send through the post to P.O. Box 20395, Waco, Texas 76702.

JOB SUMMARY
The Executive Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, and is accountable to the Board of Directors for the overall management and operation of the Center, including the achievement of Center goals and objectives; implementation of Board policies; compliance with applicable licensing and accreditation standards, laws and regulations; planning, implementation, and evaluation of service programs; liaison with appropriate federal, state, and local agencies; recruitment and direction of staff; and management of the Center’s financial and facility resources.

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