Child Advocacy Center (CAC) - Internship

Training, Knowledge & Supervision Opportunities

• Learn specific skills and knowledge directly relating to the practice of forensic interviews of potential child abuse victims 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 the ability to apply learning theory and techniques in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Opportunity to work towards independent advocacy services.
• 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 the internship.
• Perform clerical duties, such as data entry, answer telephones, monitor program calendar, and set up interviews.
• 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

• 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.