CAREERS & INTERNSHIPS

Careers

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Overview:

The Family Advocate reports directly to the Family Advocate Supervisor. This position provides support services to child abuse victims and non-offending family members at the time of the forensic interview and throughout the investigation and prosecution of the criminal case.  This position also helps families access and obtain community resources and provides court accompaniment.

Qualifications:

  • Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Master’s Degree is preferred.
  • One year experience working with child abuse victims and their families.
  • One year experience working in a multidisciplinary team related to child abuse.
  • Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, and abuse dynamics.
  • Experience with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Experience working in crisis-oriented situations.

Job Skills Required:

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong time management skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to make thoughtful judgments about people and situations
  • Ability to function collaboratively within a team environment
  • Computer skills, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel

Job Responsibilities:

  • Provide non-offending caregivers with case management and support services.
  • Work directly with families to orient them to the CAC model, answer questions, make referrals for services and appropriate resources.
  • Maintain periodic communication with clients as they await trial, providing consistent support and serving as a reliable point of contact as they navigate the legal system.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to provide advocacy and child engagement after hours.
  • Provide accompaniment to court appointments and throughout the trial.
  • Attend community meetings and interface with professionals in the field of child abuse and social services as assigned.
  • Document all services provided to clients according to agency requirements.
  • Participate in trainings and continuing education, as needed.
  • Travel between CAC Plano, CAC McKinney, and the Collin County Courthouse as necessary.
  • Operate in an ethically responsible manner.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

To Apply: Email resume and cover letter to [email protected].

 

Overview:

The Backup Receptionist reports directly to the Manager of Administrative Services and provides coverage for the regular receptionist(s) during scheduled and occasional emergency absences. The Backup Receptionist will professionally greet and direct callers, visitors, guests and vendors and perform general clerical tasks to support daily operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior customer/client service experience
  • Bilingual preferred

Job Skills Required:

  • General office skills (typing, 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
  • Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office Suite and other office productivity tools

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 security cameras and enforce access control and safety procedures.
  • Meter all outgoing mail for CAC staff only.
  • Log package deliveries and notify recipient (acquire signature when package is retrieved).
  • Receive in-kind gifts and donations accepted at the front desk and promptly notify appropriate staff.
  • Track number of access badges daily.
  • Secure reception office at the end of evening shift.
  • Attend administrative services staff meetings.
  • Maintain reception area and all common areas in a clean and tidy manner.
  • 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]