24/7 NJ Child Abuse Reporting Hotline:1-877-NJ-ABUSE
24/7 NJ Child Abuse Reporting Hotline:1-877-NJ-ABUSE
Get Involved
Join our team and support the work of Morris County’s Child Advocacy Center. Explore employment and undergraduate internship opportunities with Deirdre’s House. Opportunities vary throughout the year and are posted when applications are being accepted.
Careers
Current employment opportunities
Employment opportunities are posted here when positions become available. Each listing should include the official job title, employment type, location, responsibilities, qualifications, application deadline, and approved application instructions.
Status: no current openings
There are no current openings.
Thank you for your interest in working with Deirdre’s House. Please check this page again for future opportunities.
Internships
Learn how a Child Advocacy Center works
Deirdre’s House offers internship opportunities in various program areas for undergraduate college students pursuing studies in social work, psychology, child advocacy, or related fields. Internships offer students an opportunity to learn about the mission, daily operations, and multidisciplinary work of a Child Advocacy Center and nonprofit organization.
Current status: Applications closed
Fall 2026 internship applications are closed.
Information about future internship application periods will be posted when available.
The experience
Internship activities and learning experiences depend on the program, current organizational needs, school requirements, and the student’s approved placement.
Child Advocacy Center model
Learn how a Child Advocacy Center supports a coordinated response for children and families.
Nonprofit operations
Gain exposure to the daily work required to support programs, administration, outreach, and organizational activities.
Community education & outreach
Depending on the placement, interns may support approved awareness, prevention, education, or community-engagement activities.
Professional development
Develop workplace skills through approved assignments, staff guidance, and exposure to mission-driven service.
Specific responsibilities, supervision, schedules, academic requirements, and any client-related restrictions will be explained before an internship is accepted.
Application materials
Download the current internship information
Internship Information & Application 2026
Review current eligibility, program details, application requirements, and submission instructions.
How to apply
Follow the instructions in the current application packet
Applicants must submit a completed internship application, cover letter, and résumé. Review the current application packet for the complete requirements and submission instructions.
Internship contact
Alyssa White
info@dobcac.org
Mailing address
Deirdre’s House
Attn: Alyssa White
8 Court Street
Morristown, NJ 07960
Working with care
Everyone working or learning at Deirdre’s House is expected to respect the privacy, safety, and dignity of children and families. The organization will explain the confidentiality, conduct, supervision, and screening requirements that apply to each approved role or placement.
Confidentiality
Client identities, experiences, and organizational information must be protected.
Boundaries
Interns and employees work only within their approved responsibilities and supervision.
Trauma-informed environment
Communication and conduct should support safety, respect, choice, and dignity.
If no career or internship opportunity is currently available, explore volunteer projects, community events, collection drives, and other ways to get involved.
