Foster Care Internship: Merrillville, IN

About the role

This internship provides hands-on experience working with the foster care population. You will also have the opportunity to observe other therapeutic areas throughout the agency.

Responsibilities

• Working with foster care youth and foster parents
• Case management
• Learning diagnostic assessments and treatment plans
• Absessing and engaging with youth
• Observing interventions for youth
• Interacting with caregivers, parents, foster parents, school staff, office staff, and other mental health professionals
• Learning documentation and paperwork
• Traveling daily to provide community-based services to youth and families

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in either a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work program from an accredited College or University
• An internship or field placement must be a requirement by the institution
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Qualifications

• Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Benefits

Upon the completion of the internship, the individual would receive credit towards their pursued degree.

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Contact

To apply, visit www.nyap.org/careers.