What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) - Internship position at FAMILY & CHILDRENS CENTER?
Job Details
Job Location: Legal Address - La Crosse, WI
Position Type: Internship
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Join our team as an intern with our Child Advocacy Center (CAC) at Family & Children’s Center in La Crosse, WI!
Now accepting Summer & Fall applications!
TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE & SUPERVISION OPPORTUNITIES:
- Learn specific skills and knowledge directly relating to the practice of forensic interviews of potential child abuse victim and family advocacy services for children and non-offending caregivers.
- Transfer the skills and knowledge learned in an academic setting to a professional setting while being supervised and mentored by a site supervisor.
- Develop confidence in their ability to apply learning theory and techniques multidisciplinary team setting.
- Will have the opportunity to work towards independent advocacy services.
- Will have the opportunity to attend trainings virtually and in-person related to child abuse, child protection, forensic interviews, advocacy, and other related topics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in monitoring clients as needed and appropriate.
- Observe forensic interviews and participate in pre and post interview meetings.
- Observe family advocacy and have the opportunity to provide advocacy services by the end of their internship.
- Perform clerical duties, such as data entry, answer telephones, monitor program calendar and set-up interviews.
- Have the opportunity to observe and participate in Multidisciplinary Team and Case Review meetings.
- May have the opportunity to assist with fundraising opportunities or other special events.
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary to fulfill responsibilities of the position or as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS & LOCATIONS:
Education: Must be enrolled in a class with an accredited university requiring practicum and/or internship at the Bachelor or Master’s level.
Requirement: Interns must successfully complete a background check for all states of residency within the last 5 years.
Locations: Experience opportunities will be shared between Family & Children’s Center’s La Crosse and Winona locations.
