Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center

09/10/2026

Come work with us ! We are adding a Forensic Interviewer to our team.

09/10/2026

We are hiring an additional Forensic Interviewer ! we are the child advocacy center for the 13th Judicial District of Tennessee. Our service area includes the following counties: White, Cumberland, Dekalb, Pickett, Clay, Overton, and Putnam. UCCAC serves children in these counties when s*xual or severe physical abuse allegations are reported, with the majority of referrals coming from the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) and our local law enforcement partners. UCCAC is a child-focused, trauma-informed therapeutic environment designed to serve child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. UCCAC services are provided at no cost to families. Since 2004, UCCAC has delivered and coordinated the services needed for children to feel safe and begin the healing process.

Summary: The Forensic Interviewer is charged with conducting child interviews with alleged victims of or child witnesses to s*xual abuse or severe physical abuse, using an approved Forensic Interview Protocol.

Requirements and Qualifications
1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s in a field related to social science, education, criminal justice, childhood development, or psychology.
2. Experience equivalent to three years of full-time professional work in one or a combination of the following: Child protective services, criminal justice, clinical evaluation, forensic interviewing, or other comparable work with children.
3. No Criminal history as determined through criminal records background check.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, public administration, psychology, or related field.
• Experience in team leadership, team building, and team participation.
• Knowledge of child abuse investigations, prosecution processes, and trauma-informed care.
• Demonstrated ability to manage data systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

UCCAC offers excellent paid time off (vacation and sick leave) and recognizes all State of Tennessee Holidays throughout the year. UCCAC offers a Simple IRA option.

UCCAC follows all applicable employment law rules and regulations. We are an equal opportunity employer. UCCAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, s*x, disability, age, status as protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws.

Email Resume and Cover Letter to : [email protected]

09/09/2026

Thanks for spending time with us !

09/09/2026

Thank you Leadership Putnam for visiting our center and supporting our work !

07/07/2026

It’s National Forensic Interviewers Week ! Thank you to all the special people who do this critical work. We are especially grateful for our interviewer, Christy !

06/06/2026

Excited for our ticket winners ! Thank you all for coming !!!!

06/06/2026

Wonderful day with over 320 registered to fish ! Remember to come back to the registration table at 4 - we will draw for the door prizes. You must be present with your ticket to win. Thank you to everyone for joining us today !!

06/06/2026

Come join us ! Having a blast at Cane Creek. Come grab some BBQ and Lemonade! Registration still open !!!

06/05/2026

Join us in the morning for Fishing With A Mission at Cane Creek Park ! We will open registration at 7:30 and all wait for the "go" signal at 8 AM - then you can run and grab your favorite spot. Looking forward to seeing you there bright and early :) Thank you for support the work of our center and thank you Henry Brother's for hosting this annual event ! 😀😀😀

Fishing With A Mission – Cane Creek Park

Fishing With A Mission will be held at Cane Creek Park in support of the Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center.

Join for a full day on the water with Free Fishing Day (no license required) and the chance to tag one fish for a $25,000 prize!

June 6, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

$20 entry fee (benefits the Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center)

Bank fishing only | No treble hooks

Giveaways throughout the day

All ages are welcome—bring your family, cast a line, and support an incredible cause.

See you June 6 at Cane Creek Park!

06/03/2026

Saturday ! Tickets are purchased at the event , when you sign in. We are excited to see you and share a fun day of fishing 🎣

Fishing With A Mission – Cane Creek Park

Fishing With A Mission will be held at Cane Creek Park in support of the Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center.

Join for a full day on the water with Free Fishing Day (no license required) and the chance to tag one fish for a $25,000 prize!

June 6, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

$20 entry fee (benefits the Upper Cumberland Child Advocacy Center)

Bank fishing only | No treble hooks

Giveaways throughout the day

All ages are welcome—bring your family, cast a line, and support an incredible cause.

See you June 6 at Cane Creek Park!