Careers & Internships

Careers

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Backup Receptionist

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.

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.
Maintain professional demeanor; demonstrate integrity and adhere to confidentiality policies.
Perform all other duties as assigned.

To apply, please contact:
Sheretha Hudson
Administrative Services Manager
[email protected]

Child Engagement Advocate

Overview:

The Child Engagement Advocate reports directly to the Director of Child and Community Engagement and provides child engagement services to children at the CAC. Additionally, this position is responsible for assisting the Director of Child and Community Engagement in coordinating the client special projects (i.e. Holiday Project and Back to School Fair).

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in child development or related field
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred
Experience working with children
Knowledge of child development
Knowledge of child abuse dynamics
Computer literate in business applications
Personal experience working as, or with, a volunteer

Job Skills Required:

Interpersonal skills
Teamwork skills
Organization and time management skills
Ability to engage with and communicate effectively with children
Ability to make thoughtful judgments about people and situations
Ability to stand, sit, lift and squat
Ability to function collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to read and write English

Job Responsibilities:

Provide child engagement as needed, at CACCC Plano and North locations
Maintain relationships with child engagement interns
Maintain cleanliness of child engagement areas in both locations
Plan structured activities for evening child engagement shifts weekly
Conduct trauma and suicide screenings for clients
Rotate on call for family advocacy and child engagement
Assist with tasks related to client special projects
Operate in an ethically responsible manner
Perform all other duties as assigned

To apply, please contact:
Noel Rath
Director of Child and Community Engagement
[email protected]

Donor Relations Manager

Overview:

The Donor Relations Manager reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for securing financial support from corporate and individual donors and maintaining these relationships over time.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years successful experience in fundraising or other relevant corporate/individual engagement work (preferably human service related)

Job Skills Required:

Computer literate in business applications
Innovative multi-tasker
Speaking and presentation skills
Ability to develop collaborative, professional individual/corporate/business relationships
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Flexible schedule to support events as needed
Identify, secure, cultivate and manage a portfolio of individual and corporate/business donors
Manage a portfolio of mid-level individual donors to increase engagement and financial support
Coordinate arrangements for on-site visits and tours for prospect and current donors
Work with Chief Advancement Officer and Donor Relations Team to coordinate the full range of activities required to expand and strengthen corporate and individual donor engagement strategies
Lead Annual Campaign and North Texas Giving Day efforts in collaboration with Marketing and Donor Relations team to develop and execute strategies that achieve fundraising goals
Assist with program focused project planning and in-kind/monetary solicitations (Holiday Project and Back to School Fair)
Support Gala planning, including securing sponsorships and auction items, and lead Lexus Car Raffle sales efforts to support the event
Manage the Champions for Children monthly giving program and collaborate with the marketing team to grow the monthly donor base
Responsible for maintaining accurate account records and actions in Raiser’s Edge
All other duties as assigned by supervisor

To apply, please contact:
Erica Stanley
Chief Advancement Officer
[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.

Family Advocacy Internships

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 are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester.

For questions about the Family Advocacy Internship, please contact:
Casey Reinemund
Family Advocate Intern Supervisor
[email protected]

Child Engagement Internships

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 now accepting applicants for the Fall 2026 semester.

For questions about the Child Engagement Internship, please contact:
Adri Cheremateng
Child Engagement Supervisor
[email protected]

Clinical Internships

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 CACCC, but also work directly with the law enforcement, the 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]