Foster Care Internship: Tallmadge, OH

National Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications for the Spring of 2027 and Summer of 2027 to our Foster Care team in Tallmadge, OH.

About the role

In this internship, you will gain hands-on experience working with the foster care population. You will also have the opportunity to rotate into other departments within our agency to gain a broader understanding of the work we do.

Responsibilities

• Working with foster care youth and foster parents
• Working in case management
• Learning diagnostics assessments and treatment plans
• Assessing 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, and on behalf of, 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
• Must be 21 years of age at the start of the internship
• LSW or SWT licensure required for master’s interns
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability