Foster Care Social Worker Intern

About the role

The FCSW Intern will provide supplemental assistance to the assigned Treatment Social Worker; the supplemental assistance includes, but is not limited to, visitations, documentation, home studies, treatment planning, family reunification services and other related duties.

The FCSW Intern will be responsible for:

• Providing support for helping children and families create a better future in line with the values, mission and treatment philosophy of Trinity Youth Services.
• Performing supplemental written needs assessments, in coordination with the assigned Treatment Social Worker; may assist in the development of child’s treatment plans and their updates. These assessments will be completed according to licensing and agency standards.
• Reporting any actual or suspected child abuse or special incident reports (both telephonic and written) to appropriate persons and/or licensing and placing agencies.
• Assisting in recruitment and selection of resource parents and in-service training for resource parents.
• Being available and accessible to work a flexible schedule as needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Obtaining and maintaining the appropriate business/professional licenses and/or certifications as required by Trinity’s contracting entities, licensing bodies and/or the Agency’s programmatic needs, and providing evidence of such to his/her supervisor.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Master’s program in a Human Service related area of study.
• Bachelor level FCSW Interns can be accepted; however the scope of the duties will be slightly different than a master’s level intern.
• Must possess accuracy and speed in typing, data entry, also accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation, and correct English usage skills and be detail oriented.
• Ability to accurately proofread, edit and verify the accuracy of a variety of documents.
• Have knowledge and ability to use modern office methods and practices, including filing systems, letter and report writing techniques/formats, and standard office equipment operation.
• Must be proficient in the use of computers, including Email, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing in English.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; a clean DMV record, be able to safely operate a motor vehicle and be insurable by Trinity’s insurance carrier.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination; drug clearance; criminal background check; Child Abuse Index check.
• Must have the ability to physically supervise, confront, and observe children.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds of weight, and possess the body flexibility to perform the following: bending, reaching, stooping, standing, walking, driving, for extended periods of time, and must be physically able to sit and to operate a computer and/or other office equipment for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Education Reimbursement for Masters Degrees
• Paid PTO, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement
• Retirement Plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities

About Trinity Youth Services

Since 1966, Trinity has been a premier provider of children’s programs and services in California, specializing in Short-Term residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTP), mental health services, foster care, Intensive Services Foster Care (ISFC) and adoption. Since its inception, Trinity has helped more than 65,000 children and youth.

Trinity seeks team members with a genuine commitment to the empowerment of at-risk children and their families, and a willingness to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment, which requires dedication and a desire to have a positive impact on the lives of children who have experienced trauma.

We believe that training and career development are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, and we prefer to promote from within.

Our Values

• We value safety, well-being, and permanency for children and youth.
• We value embracing research, best practices and proven approaches that help children and youth.
• We value staff and are committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be successful.
• We value the ability to adapt and change as the needs of our stakeholders adapt and change.
• We value open, honest and transparent governance and management practices.

For more information about Trinity Youth Services, please visit our website at www.trinityys.org.

As of October 15, 2021, Trinity Youth Services has required the COVID-19 vaccine for all employees, excluding those with an approved medical or religious exemption, as a condition of employment to help ensure the safety of all employees and youth and families served.