Overview:

The Family Advocate reports directly to the Family Advocate Supervisor. This position provides support services to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members from the forensic interview and throughout the investigation and prosecution of the criminal case. This position also helps families access community resources, educates families about the legal process, 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 clients with different backgrounds and experiences.
• Experience working in crisis-oriented situations.

Job Skills Required:

• Strong organizational skills and 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
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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.
• Conduct trauma and suicide screenings and participate in mental health briefings.
• 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, 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, please email your resume and contact information to:
Lisa Martínez
Vice President of Programs
[email protected]

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 individual supervision and biweekly group supervision
• Scheduled on-call emergency child engagement

We are are now accepting applications for the Spring 2027 semester.

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