Federal College Work Study-Community Service (Student Affairs-Children's Advocacy Center)

Agency

Department

Location:

Children’s Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County  

111 N Merida Dr.

Laredo, TX 78043

Mission:

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County is a nonprofit agency dedicated to providing comprehensive services to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. The center offers individual and family counseling, forensic interviews, community education, assistance with Crime Victims Compensation, referrals, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies involved in investigations and prosecutions. Through these efforts, the center ensures that every child receives adequate support and care.  

Website: http://www.caclaredo.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/childrensadvocacycenteroflaredo/

Job Summary

The Community Work-Study Program (CWS) provides federal financial aid eligible students the opportunity to work part-time at nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest.  

Goals of this program include:  

• Developing an interest in public service through employment with TAMIU and placement in local nonprofit, government, or community-based organizations.  

• Applying skills and theories gained through coursework to solve problems and explore issues outside the classroom.  

• Enhancing career competencies, such as critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and leadership.  

• Articulating how experiences will shape personal, academic, and professional pursuits.  

Position Overview

The Children’s Advocacy Center is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated program intern to support programs and services dedicated to helping children and families affected by abuse. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in child advocacy, nonprofit program support, community outreach, research, and administrative operations while working alongside professionals in social services and law enforcement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including preparing reports, organizing files, and assisting with financial documentation.

• Help develop and distribute educational materials for community outreach programs.

• Assist with children’s activities, including art classes, special events, and other program-related activities.

• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a professional and welcoming environment for children and families.

• Support coordination efforts with law enforcement, social services agencies, and other community partners.

• Participate in staff meetings and contribute ideas to support and improve advocacy programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours per semester for undergraduates, 3 credit hours for graduates).

• Maintain a TAMIU overall GPA of 2.0 for undergraduate students and 3.0 for graduate students.

• Must have a current and complete file with the Office of Financial Aid.

• Must demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA application annually.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen with an alien registration number.

• Must meet all other requirements as stated in TAMIU’s Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy (SAPP).

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

• Work schedules are created by the department based on departmental needs but ensure it does not conflict with class schedule.

• Promptly complete all required training.

• Input hours worked daily and submit time sheet biweekly.

• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

• Reliable transportation.

• Subject to funding and/or need.

Rate of Pay: $10.00/hour for up to 15 hours per week

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.