CAREERS & INTERNSHIPS

Careers

To review the mission, vision,  goals, and values of Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County, please click here.

Overview:

The Bilingual Receptionist reports directly to the Manager of Administrative Services and will professionally greet and direct callers, visitors, guests, and vendors. The receptionist also performs general clerical tasks to support daily operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of relevant experience in an office environment
  • Bilingual – Spanish/English preferred
  • State of Texas Notary preferred

Job Skills Required:

  • General office skills (typing – minimum of 55 wpm, filing, answering phones, etc.)
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize actions or tasks
  • Ability to function collaboratively within a team environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other office productivity tools, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
  • Interpersonal skills to create a pleasant experience for all visitors

Job Responsibilities:

  • Answer incoming calls and relay to appropriate staff or department.
  • Greet/welcome visitors, guests and vendors and direct appropriately.
  • Issue access badges and obtain vehicle keys when appropriate.
  • Monitor cameras and enforce access control and safety procedures.
  • Assist in front desk training for newly hired Receptionists, On-Call Receptionists and CPS Admins who rotate for Receptionists’ breaks and lunches.
  • Meter all outgoing mail for CAC staff only.
  • Sort and distribute all incoming mail.
  • Log package deliveries and notify recipient (acquire signature when package(s) is retrieved).
  • Manage in-kind gifts and donations received at the front desk and promptly notify appropriate staff.
  • Assist with petty cash control.
  • Monitor front desk office supplies and submit supply order requests when needed.
  • Track number of access badges daily.
  • Secure reception office at the end of evening shift.
  • Attend monthly all-staff and administrative staff meetings.
  • Participate in trainings and continuing education.
  • Maintain reception area and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner.
  • Maintain professional demeanor; demonstrate integrity and adhere to confidentiality policies. Perform all other duties as assigned.

To Apply: Qualified applicants may email their resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Internships

Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County is committed to providing a hands-on experience for undergraduate and graduate students studying social work, clinical therapy, child development, or other human services studies.

As a Family Advocate Intern Caseworker, you will have opportunities to work directly with client families, as well as assist our Multi-Disciplinary Team in investigations and manage cases of alleged abuse and neglect. As an intern, you will gain invaluable experience in conducting needs assessments with caregivers, observe forensic and suspect interviews, shadow CPS and law enforcement in the field, provide child engagement to children receiving services, attend and observe criminal and civil trials, and gain understanding on how the Multi-Disciplinary Team works. Please note, this is an unpaid internship.

Internship Requirements:

Weekly Availability: 16 hours in the spring/fall and 20 hours in the summer

  • Participate in a mandatory three-day orientation prior to beginning the internship
  • Pass a criminal background check
  • Pass an applicant interview process
  • Participate in weekly supervision activities
  • Scheduled on-call emergency Child Engagement

We are no longer accepting applicants for the Summer 2025 semester. We are now accepting applications for Fall 2025.

APPLY HERE

For questions about the Family Advocacy Internship, please contact:

Casey Reinemund
Family Advocate Intern Supervisor
[email protected]

 

As a Child Engagement Intern, you will have opportunities to work directly with clients and families. Interns will conduct Child Engagement, assist with the center’s annual projects, participate in on-call crisis support, and create activities that promote distraction and coping techniques.

Accepting Degree Majors in: Psychology, Family Studies, Criminal Justice, Child Development, Child Life, or other related fields. 

Internship Requirements:

  • Weekly Availability: 16 hours in the spring/fall and 20 hours in the summer.
  • Participate in a mandatory three-day orientation prior to beginning the internship.
  • Pass a criminal background check.
  • Pass an applicant interview process.
  • Scheduled on call emergency Child Engagement

We are no longer accepting applicants for the Spring 2025 semester. We are now accepting applications for Summer 2025.

APPLY HERE

For questions about the Child Engagement Internship, please contact:

Noel Rath
Child Engagement Supervisor
nrath@caccollincounty.org

Our Clinical training program offers Graduate students/LPC Associates the opportunity to receive practical experience in multiple therapeutic modalities including play, individual, art, music, family, and group therapies.

We accept Graduate level practicum students as well as LPC Associates for our clinical internship program.  Students and LPC Associates have the unique opportunity to not only offer therapeutic services to the children and families who come to the CACCC, but work directly with the law enforcement, District Attorney, and CPS agencies that collaborate with the center.

To apply for a Clinical Internship, send your resume to:

Kelly Pullen, M.A., LPC-S
Clinical Supervisor
[email protected]