Employment and Internships

Bilingual Forensic Interviewer (full-time position)
Responsibilities include conducting recorded interviews of child victims and witnesses to violent crimes for the purpose of multidisciplinary investigations. Requirements include a bachelor's degree plus two years of counseling, victim services or child protective services experience or any combination equivalent to a Master's Degree in social services, counseling, or a related field. Bilingual English/Spanish Required. Three years of experience in crisis intervention, child abuse, family dynamics, child development, and criminal justice preferred. To apply please email resume and cover letter to Cyndi Cantu, director of forensic services, at ccantu@centerforchildprotection.org.

Direct Service Clinical Internship (undergraduate and graduate)
Perform a variety of administrative and service delivery tasks related to prevention of abuse and interaction with child victims of abuse and their caregivers. Job duties may include greeting children and families, participating in special awareness raising projects, answering phones, maintaining areas for children, follow-up with clients, and other related projects. Basic computer skills helpful. Part-time 10-20 hours, hours flexible. For more information, contact Barbara Jefferson, clinical director, at bjefferson@centerforchildprotection.org.

Communications Internship (undergraduate and graduate)
* Now recruiting for Summer 2008 *
Sharp, motivated communications intern wanted for busy marketing and fund development office. Strong writing and proofreading skills desired. Activities will include interviewing volunteers and staff, writing for newsletters, drafting press releases and media alerts, and assisting with public awareness and fundraising events. Microsoft Office skills required. Some graphic design skills helpful. Part-time 15-20 hours, hours flexible. For more information, please contact Sarah Richards, volunteer coordinator, at srichards@centerforchildprotection.org.

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