Counselor Intern (Unpaid)
Crossroads Programs, Inc · Willingboro, NJ · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHRInternship
This internship is reserved for students enrolled in an approved program.
About the role
Interns will shadow caseworkers, assist with follow-up tasks and responsibilities, observe case staffing, and engage in supervised client interactions. Additionally, they will observe while caseworkers perform the following:
- Assess the functioning of clients in the context of their chosen environments
- Identify strengths and needs
- Develop case plans
- Determine capacity to make life choice decisions
- Coordinate the delivery of services from community agencies
- Document cases
- Prepare reports
Responsibilities
- Assist with home visits, court, and family meetings
- Supervise family time
- Complete and document contacts with parents, collaterals, and other professionals
- Attend and engage in team meetings, consultations, and group supervision
- Review various files for information, paperwork, and reports relevant to casework
- Transport youth and parents to appointments
- Complete child abuse or neglect assessments
- Provide community resources to families
Requirements
- Must be in good standing with an accredited university enrolled in an approved program
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must possess a driver’s license and safe driving record
- Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing
- Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI, and State Child Abuse Clearances)
- Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records
- Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department
Schedule
Work is generally between scheduled Monday and Friday with some evening, weekend, and holiday hours as required.
About us
Crossroads Programs, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., is a nonprofit 501c3 behavioral health agency celebrating 40 years in service. We provide safe and supportive residential treatment opportunities and therapeutic services to empower youth ages 5 to 21.