Intern

About the role

Nexus-Onarga Family Healing offers on-site internships for Social Work, Counseling, and related fields. The internship is located in Onarga, IL, approximately 30 miles south of Kankakee and 45 miles north of Champaign-Urbana.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills the required academic program and/or academic institution’s criteria for an internship learning objectives.
• Participates in the orientation and onboarding process to learn Nexus Family Healing’s policies and procedures (e.g., safety, harassment-free environment, resident confidentiality).
• Maintains confidentiality of all treatment and service information pertaining to clients and their families.
• Maintains agreed-upon schedule and timeliness.
• Mets the supervision requirements and expectations.
• Acts ethically, professionally, and respectfully when communicating and interfacing with clients, coworkers, and external contacts.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities, tasks, and projects as needed and/or requested of the position.
• (For advanced internships): Intern involvement in daily tasks or projects is supported by Nexus Family Healing but not dependent on their contributions. Supervisors provide shadowing and observational opportunities to help interns learn under guidance.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s, or other graduate degree in one of the behavioral sciences, human services, or related fields, from an accredited college or university.
• Must meet the required number of experience hours in a human services field for the internship level.
• Valid driver's license required and meets the state regulating agency and Corporate driving requirements.
• Must successfully pass a DCFS criminal background check.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice is preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

• Ongoing training in mental health and trauma-informed care to help build your skills as you begin your career.
• Employment opportunities upon completion of the internship.
• Ongoing support of a team of trained and experienced professionals.
• Hands-on experience with youth and families to support your career growth.
• Flexible scheduling to coincide with school, work, and personal scheduling needs.

Pay

Nexus Internships provide unpaid experience working with youth and families to prepare students for a career path in the mental/behavioral health field.

Schedule/Location

• Schedule: 24/7 facility with flexible internship hours offered 7 days a week between the hours of 7a-7p.
• Weekly hours will be coordinated with the Nexus agency supervisor based on the needs of the internship and availability of youth and families.
• Internships are short-term, typically lasting from one quarter to one year, with the duration set in advance. Completion of an internship does not guarantee employment. Any hiring decisions will follow Nexus recruitment standards.
• Location: 110 N Locust, Onarga, IL

Benefits of completing an Internship with Nexus-Onarga

• Ongoing training in mental health and trauma-informed care to help build your skills as you begin your career.
• Employment opportunities upon completion of the internship.
• Ongoing support of a team of trained and experienced professionals.
• Hands-on experience with youth and families to support your career growth.
• Flexible scheduling to coincide with school, work, and personal scheduling needs.

ICARE Values

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

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