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Alliance For Children is the children’s advocacy center serving all of Tarrant County. Since 1992, over 71,000 children have benefitted from Alliance For Children’s teamed investigations and coordinated approach. Alliance For Children is a nonprofit organization that operates child-friendly centers located in Arlington, Fort Worth, and Hurst. It is our mission to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education.

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment (and internships) without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Volunteer Coordinator - Part-Time

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for overseeing a successful volunteer program at Alliance For Children with oversight and responsibility for all agency volunteer guidance and needs. This position serves as the main point of contact and responsibility party for volunteer coordination for programmatic department needs, client affinity programs, special events, and Kids Crew programs, and all other agency volunteer needs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• One year experience with social services field and/or non-profit organization required
• Experience managing volunteers strongly preferred
• Excellent and open communication skills; works well with a variety of different people and personalities, can interact with various groups, and help drive results cross-functionally.
• Strong communication and networking skills; be a team player.
• Strong organizational skills; self-starter.
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
• Must successfully complete criminal and civil background checks.
• Able to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure of deadlines.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children.

Job Duties/Essential Functions:

• Attend community meetings/groups/fairs/other events regarding volunteer recruitment and retention. This also includes agency representation when appropriate. Attend community fairs or other events for the purpose of recruiting volunteers.
• Responsible for solicitation, understanding and execution of all agency volunteer needs.
• Communication and collaboration with other agency staff to fulfill volunteer requests and responsibilities, including key factors such as volunteer assignments, specifications of requested duties, timeframes, and identifying areas for growth and improvement.
• Planning and executing volunteer appreciation events.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with volunteers to help them feel appreciated and connected to the agency's mission.
• Work with Design and Content Creator to highlight the good work of volunteers through a variety of outlets.
• Attend all volunteer-facing events, to include client affinity projects/programs, major fundraising events, and others as requested. This includes pre- and post-event activities.
• Participate alongside volunteers in their duties as opportunities allow.
• Coordinate and maintain volunteer appreciations and background check forms for individuals interested in sharing their time and talents with the agency. This may include waivers and vendor agreement forms when necessary/appropriate.
• Manage the background check process by submitting confidential information to the DFPS system, communicating sensitive information with integrity, and following protocol for reporting.
• Attend Advancement Team Meetings.
• Responsible for reporting checkpoints and milestones as volunteers complete requirements, ensuring appropriate participation in desired programs.
• Conduct in-person meetings to get better acquainted with potential volunteers and help identify opportunities for best placement within the agency, which could include both direct and in-direct client interaction.
• Responsible for a smooth and thorough transition of volunteer communication with staff members responsible for the daily/specific need for which the volunteer was requested.
• Schedule potential or new volunteers to attend volunteer orientation and Child Abuse Awareness training.
• Assist in volunteer trainings specific to special events, client affinity programs, and any additional agency needs that would benefit from volunteer assistsance to ensure thorough communication and clarity of volunteer duties. Specific to special events and client affinity programs, will serve as the point of contact for volunteers.
• Perform other related duties as requested by immediate supervise or Chief Executive Officer.

Physical Requirements:

Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. Able to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead. Able to operate a telephone and computer. Able to lift up to 20 lbs. Moderate independent travel by private auto required.

Application:

Please follow this link to submit your resume and apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6a6bbc18-67c0-4104-8a38-7cd675903148&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=9200844883253_1&&source=EN

Specific questions regarding this opportunity can be submitted to Antoinette Oliver at aoliver@allianceforchildren.org. No phone calls please.

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

_{Contract Clinical Therapist - Bilingual Spanish/English}

Alliance For Children offers both individual and group counseling services free of charge to confirmed victims of child abuse and their protective family members. Our clinical counseling staff work closely with clients to determine an individualized treatment program for each child. Counseling modalities utilized include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through individual and group counseling and Child & Family Traumatic Stress Interventions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide therapy to agency clients per agreement.
• Conduct individual and/or group therapy with clients according to agency and generally accepted treatment modalities.
• Complete paperwork according to agency standards and time frames.

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling.
• Licensure: Must have an LMFT-A, LPC-A, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW license and be approved by the state of Texas to provide therapy.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish.
• Maintain malpractice insurance.
• Two years of experience providing therapy to families and children.
• Certification in an evidence-based treatment modality (EMDR, TF-CBT, CFTSI, etc.) preferred.
• Experience working with child abuse victims.

Application:

Please click here to submit your resume and complete an application detailing your qualifications for this position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6a6bbc18-67c0-4104-8a38-7cd675903148&ccId=9200426510687_2&lang=en_US&jobId=9200838332514_1&&source=EN 

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

_{Part-Time Clinical Therapist}

The Part-Time Clinical Therapist will be responsible for scheduling appointments for their designated Alliance For Children center and providing individual counseling services to child abuse victims and protective adult caregivers under general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. Clinical services to be provided in-person and virtually.

Job Duties/Essential Functions:

• Provide Clinical Intakes and schedule appointments as required.
• Provide Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy as appropriate.
• Provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy as appropriate (if trained).
• Provide individual counseling to clients at their designated center.
• Responsible for completing client documentation within 48 hours of their session.
• Complete monthly program and agency reports.
• Supervise student interns on an as needed basis.
• Lead or sub for groups on an as needed basis.
• Other job duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Chief Executive Officer.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field with a current Texas license as an LMSW, LPC-A or LMFT-A: LCSW, LPC or LMFT preferred.
• Must be familiar with TF-CBT and be knowledgeable of other EBP's.
• Must possess strong communication and documentation skills.
• Must have two years of experience working with child abuse victims in a clinical setting.
• Must be comfortable leading groups in the absence of a contract therapist or if asked to take on and lead a weekly group.
• Must be willing to conduct telemental health sessions as needed.
• Must have valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance if driving for agency purposes.
• Must successfully complete annual criminal and civil background checks.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and present in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• Able to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure of deadlines.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children.

Physical Requirements:

Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. Able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, like cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Able to operate a telephone and computer. Able to lift up to 20 lbs. Moderate independent travel by private auto required.

Application:

Please submit your resume and complete an application detailing your qualifications for this position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6a6bbc18-67c0-4104-8a38-7cd675903148&ccId=9200426510687_2&lang=en_US&jobId=9200831966972_1&&source=EN

Questions specific to this position may be directed to Barell Morgan at bmorgan@allianceforchildren.org. No phone calls please.

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

_{Clinical Therapist - Bilingual: Spanish/English}

The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for scheduling appointments for their designated Alliance For Children center and providing individual counseling services to child abuse victims and protective adult caregivers under general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor. Clinical services to be provided in-person and virtually.

Job Duties/Essential Functions:

• Provide Clinical Intakes and schedule appointments as required.
• Provide Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavior Therapy as appropriate.
• Provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy as appropriate (if trained).
• Provide individual counseling to clients at their designated center.
• Responsible for completing client documentation within 48 hours of their session.
• Complete monthly program and agency reports.
• Supervise student interns on an as needed basis.
• Lead or sub for groups on an as needed basis.
• Other job duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Chief Executive Officer.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master's degree in social work, counseling, or related field with a current Texas license as an LMSW, LPC-A or LMFT-A: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT preferred.
• Must be familiar with TF-CBT and be knowledgeable of other EBP's.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) abilities required.
• Must posess strong communication and documentation skills.
• Must have two years of experience working with child abuse victims in a clinical setting.
• Must be comfortable leading groups in teh absence of a contract therapist or if asked to take on and lead a weekly group.
• Must be willing to conduct telemental health sessions as needed.
• Must have valid driver's license and proof of liability insurance if driving for agency purposes.
• Must successfully complete annual criminal and civil background checks.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and present in a positive, professional manner at all times.
• Able to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure of deadlines.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children.

Physical Requirements:

Able to sit, walk, bend, squat, kneel and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. Able to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers and reach overhead. Able to operate a telephone and computer. Able to lift up to 20 lbs. Moderate independent travel by private auto required.

Mission:

The mission of Alliance For Children is to protect Tarrant County children from child abuse through teamed investigations, healing services, and community education.

Agency Perks:

• Mental health focused environment.
• Meaningful assistance programs like personal and professional development.
• 403b with agency contribution.
• Generous vacation and wellness leave.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Agency currently pays 100% of employee-only medical.
• Encouragement of work/life balance.
• Relaxed dress code when appropriate.
• Center perks and celebrations regularly available and encouraged.

Application:

Please click here to submit your resume and complete an application detailing your qualifications for this position: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.htmlBilClinTher. Questions specific to this position may be directed to Barell Morgan at bmorgan@allianceforchildren.org. No phone calls please.

Alliance For Children provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Contract Positions

None at this time. Please check back at a later date.

Internships

Interns who work at Alliance For Children not only work in a therapeutic setting, but can also be given the opportunity to work closely with law enforcement, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Internship positions are provided through our Clinical, Family Advocate, Community Education, and Multi-Disciplinary Team programs at all Alliance For Children locations, as well as with our Advancement team located at our Fort Worth Center. 

To apply for an internship, please click here.

General Internship Requirements:
•    All applicants must submit a resume, complete an application and provide three (3) professional references.
•    All interns must pass a criminal, DFPSs, and sex offender registry background check.
•    Students must be willing to work some evenings and weekends and be able to provide their own transportation among all three Alliance For Children locations.
•    All interns will attend specific training for their placement as well as child sexual abuse prevention training prior to working with clients.
•    Students must commit to one semester at Alliance For Children.
•    Students must commit to 15 hours each week.
•    Students will agree to participate in weekly supervision with their supervisor. 

*Alliance For Children internships are not paid, and employment is not guaranteed upon successful completion.

Outcomes Specialist Internship

The Outcomes Department is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data, both qualitative and quantitative, to our staff and grantors. Our team is also responsible for working with all departments to identify opportunities for measurable outcomes to drive improvements; internally and externally. 

Requirements:

• Must be an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in statistics, criminal justice, data analytics, or other data-related fields.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic understanding of data management principles and methodologies.
• Experience building reports and delivering presentations.
• Problem-solving aptitude with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Barell Morgan at bmorgan@allianceforchildren.org. 

Clinical Internship 

Requirements:
•    Applicants must be seeking a master’s level degree in social work, counseling or a related field.
•    Students must have completed practicum and coursework in counseling theories prior to placement.
•    Interns must be willing to work with clients of all ages in a therapeutic and/or group setting.
•    Must attend a monthly Clinical Team meeting.
•    Students must commit to two semesters at Alliance For Children.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Barell Morgan at bmorgan@allianceforchildren.org.

Clinical Assistant Internship

The Clinical Assistant Intern ensures our clients and families have a smooth and supportive experience while at our offices.  They are also essential in providing our Clinical team with day-to-day administrative support.  *Please note this internship would not accrue Clinical practicum hours.

Requirements:

• Work with and assist all families in a supportive and respectful manner to ensure needs are being met, while child is attending counseling sessions.
• Responsible for assisting with communicating with individual and group clients and/or contacting clients through communication app or sending letters to clients as needed.
• Assemble monthly graduation baskets and print graduation certificates.
• Assist with entering weekly group attendance.
• Engage with volunteers that assist with lobby support.
• Engage with families in the lobby to provide a supportive environment,
• Document any client contact in Database.
• Scan documents into Database as needed.
• Complete required timesheet.
• Observe group counseling sessions or intakes on a case-by-case basis as required by school program.
• Other job duties as requested by immediate supervisor or Chief Executive Officer. 

Family Advocate Internship 

Requirements:
•    Applicants must be seeking at least a Bachelor’s level degree in social work, counseling or related field.
•    Interns must be willing to participate in multidisciplinary staff meetings, observe and implement family needs assessments, provide case management services when needed, research local family resources, and learn crisis intervention techniques.
•    Interns may also be asked to participate in community events, fundraisers, educational programs and other programs offered by Alliance For Children.

If you have questions, please contact Ayda Torres at atorres@allianceforchildren.org. 
 

Community Education Internship

Alliance For Children works to prevent abuse in our community by providing prevention education to children and adults in Tarrant County as well as ensuring that our staff and partners receive regular training to support their role in our mission. The Community Education Intern will work closely with community educators to conduct children’s education curriculum to students within Tarrant County school districts. Intern will also work with Outreach and Training Supervisor to assist with adult education needs by providing support in set-up/close out of events and trainings. 

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Katia Gonzalez at kgonzalez@allianceforchildren.org 
 

Advancement Internship

The Advancement team supports Alliance For Children by securing funding for programs and services, executes our client affinity programs, and seeks and promotes opportunities to share our mission with the greater community. This includes processing all donations, thanking and stewarding donors and corporations, hosting two large fundraising events annually, applying for private and government grants, and coordinating client affinity programs such as Room Makeovers, Back to School, Christmas Connection, and Camp BLUE. 

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Molly Kulpa at mkulpa@allianceforchildren.org 

Requirements:

• Must be a currently enrolled college student pursuing a degree in social work, communication, English, nonprofit management/fundraising, public service, business, event-planning/management, PR/marketing, journalism, or a related field.

• Must have interest in the nonprofit sector  

• Experience working with or volunteering for nonprofits is preferred 

• Understands the seriousness and necessity of the mission of Alliance For Children and that exposure to sensitive content may occur. 

• Depending on the timing and duration of internship, you may be asked to assist at fundraising events or client affinity events that take place outside of normal business hours. You may also be asked to interact with client families with professionalism and sensitivity at client affinity events.   

Client Relations Specialist Internship

As families become involved with the investigation and our healing services, their experiences from entering our family-friendly centers are critical to interventions and healing services. With an emphasis on Trauma Based Relational Interventions (TBRI), interactions with both caregivers and children are a focal point of this program. To learning attachment styles and how it is related to felt safety and child development needs.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact Charity Jackson at cjackson@allianceforchildren.org. 

Professional Advanced Licensing Program (PAL) Therapist Internship

Alliance For Children provides Clinical Services to children who have experienced abuse or trauma and to their non-offending caregivers. Our Clinical training program offers LPC Associates, and Licensed Master Social Workers seeking clinical hours the opportunity to receive practical clinical expereince experience through multiple therapeutic modalities and in a variety of formats such as individual, group, and family.

If you are passionate about working with families who have experienced trauma and want to support them in their healing journey, this internship might be for you.

To apply for a Clinical internship, send your resume to: bmorgan@allianceforchildren.org.

Team Relations Program Internship

The Team Relations Program supports the MDT collaborative model and ensures efficient communication between partners and that children and families have access to our services in a timely manner. The Team Relations Intern will provide support to programs within the Team Relations department. The intern will assist in MDT case coordination to facilitate services for the benefit of children and their families impacted by child abuse. Duties may include making DFPS reports, assisting with team appreciation events, case data entry and other assigned responsibilities. 

Requirements:

• Students must have strong competency in computer literacy skills to successfully make reports, complete data entry and work to support program staff.

• Ability to use critical thinking skills and follow detail-oriented instructions

• Ability to work closely with multiple team members to support the needs of the agency

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, client data management system experience preferred.

• Must successfully complete criminal and civil background checks.

• Able to maintain confidentiality and present in a positive, professional manner at all times.

• Able to maintain composure and professionalism under pressure of deadlines.

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Alliance For Children.

• Able to operate a telephone and computer.