Internship Opportunities

• Complete the application, pass background checks, and participate in the interview process.
• Commit to one semester (or summer semester) at DCAC.
• Commit to 15 hours per week, including at least one evening shift (until 8 p.m.).
• Must be pursuing coursework in human development, family studies, social work, or similar fields.
• Attend bi-weekly group supervision.

• Conduct follow-up calls to caregivers after clients’ forensic interviews.
• Provide supportive case management, including Crime Victims’ Compensation, referrals, and resources.
• Create a safe, engaging environment for children in the Activity Center.
• Contact families in the Long Term Follow-up Program, assess needs, update them on pending criminal cases, and track cases in the DCAC database.
• Participate in DCAC special events—such as Champ Camp, Back to School, Holiday of Hope, and family Drive Thru events.
• Facilitate life skills groups for clients and their siblings during evening programs.

To apply for a Family Advocate internship at DCAC, please email your résumé to FAinternship@dcac.org. In your email, specify the semester or date you wish to begin your internship, describe any experience you have working with children, and note if you are fluent in Spanish.

• Must be pursuing a master’s degree or higher in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related field at an accredited university.
• Preference given to students from universities with an existing DCAC partnership.
• Preferred to have completed a graduate-level practicum with direct counseling experience.
• Recommended coursework: counseling theories, ethics, multicultural counseling, diagnosis, group counseling, assessment, statistics, and/or research methods.
• Experience working with children/adolescents and comfort with directive therapy (TF-CBT, PCIT) preferred; TF-CBT training provided.
• Bilingual candidates preferred.

• Commit to two semesters at DCAC (minimum nine months).
• Pass criminal and CPS background checks, plus a drug screening.
• Be available one evening per week (until 8:00 PM) for client appointments.
• Attend Friday meetings/group supervision, 9:00 AM –11:00 AM.
• Master’s students: minimum 18 hours/week.
• Participate in one hour of weekly individual supervision.
• Provide therapy to adults and children of all ages in individual, family, and group settings; involve caregivers in all cases.
• Attend three full days of required training at a specified time during your first semester.

To apply for a Therapy internship at DCAC, please email your résumé to kcrocker@dcac.org. In your email, specify the semester or date you wish to begin your internship, describe any experience you have working with children, and note if you are fluent in Spanish.

• Complete application, pass background checks, and participate in an interview process.
• Commit to one semester or summer semester at DCAC.
• Commit to 15 hours per week.
• Commit to at least one evening shift per week (until 8 p.m.).
• Be a student completing coursework in human development, family studies, social work, or related fields.
• Attend bi-weekly group supervision.

• Provide safety, comfort, and theme-related engaging activities for children in the Activity Center.
• Manage and engage with 5–8 children at a time, depending on age.
• Enhance current activities and curriculum using creativity and innovation.
• Observe, conduct Get To Know You sessions, and help children increase coping skills at DCAC.
• Facilitate children’s programming in the evenings, including life skills groups for clients and siblings.
• Participate in special events, such as Champ Camp, Back to School, Holiday of Hope, and drive-thru events for families.

To apply for a Children’s Program internship at DCAC, please email your résumé to FAinternship@dcac.org. In your email, specify the semester or date you wish to begin your internship, describe any experience you have working with children, and note if you are fluent in Spanish.