Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children

Internship Information
 

• Contact:  Cathy Orton, Resource Development Director
• P.O. Box 1168
  San Luis Obispo, CA  93406
• Phone:  805-541-6542, Ext 115
• Fax: 805-541-5632

Internship Job Description

Agency provides advocacy services for abused and neglected children of all ages; interns work directly with children and families as court-appointed advocates and interface with various systems; including juvenile justice, mental health services, department of social services, probation, etc.

Training Offered

Training provided; CASA orientation held every fourth Wednesday at 12 noon, strongly encouraged.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Other Requirements

Must pass interview screening; must be eager to learn, self-starter, multi-tasker, empathic, professional; Must pass background check; Must make 2-quarter commitment.

Flexible Hours (Evenings, Weekends)

Yes

Preferred Work Schedule

Must complete two consecutive quarters.