The Children’s Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona (CAC) provides a safe, compassionate, healing environment for children who have been a victim or witnessed a crime. As part of the services, we provide Parent Education classes for clients who have been served at our center. STEP (Support Tools and Education for Parents) is a 12-week program implemented virtually which goals is to improve the family relationship. We discuss topics such as healthy communication, setting boundaries, alcohol and drug use, problem solving skills, and much more. We serve both the parents and children during a one-hour session.
Internship Available
- Summer
- Fall
- Spring
Deadlines
At the latest - 4 weeks before the enrollment term.
Internship Description
- Supervise children 1-7 years-old
- Keep order in the childcare room by setting boundaries, as needed.
- Secure safety of all children while under your supervision
- Support staff with follow-up phone calls
- Remind participants of upcoming sessions
- Check-in with families to see if they have any questions
- Support facilitation of program during the evenings.
- Complete debriefing with co-facilitators and staff.
- Complete End of Session surveys, for funder.
Purpose of the Internship
Purpose of the Internship: The purpose of this internship would be to provide an opportunity to learn new skills. Our goal is to provide high quality internship opportunities for all students. Interns could learn about:
- Providing high quality to the community
- Importance of follow-up and communication with participants
- Facilitation skills
- Funder requirements
- Trauma-Informed approaches
- Importance of being Flexible.
Agency Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Agency Preferred Qualifications
Must have a 3.0 Grade Point Average or better. Will need a one finger clearance card. Although not required, it is helpful to have some past experience working with children and families. However, students’ degree track must be relevant or applicable to working with children and families in some capacity. Must be professional, flexible, open-minded, possess interpersonal skills, and able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and staff experiences at the SACAC whether inside the Center or out in the community. Flexibility with schedule is helpful.
How to apply
If interested, please send resume to Crystal Narcho, cnarcho@soazadvocacy.org, 520-724-2112. At that time she will follow-up with an application for you to complete.
Agency/Organization Website link: https://www.sacacenter.org/