Intern-Senior Social Worker

About the role

The Social Work Intern provides advanced, professional level casework services for children who are at risk for neglect and/or abuse. They perform investigations, provide counseling, and manage cases involving protective and investigative services.

Responsibilities

• Observe/shadow Case Management, Foster Care and Guardianship Services for children/adults who have been neglected and/or abused.
• Attend school meetings and Child and Family Team meetings.
• Complete referrals for treatment and placement in foster care or residential facilities.
• Complete collaterals and supervise visitation.
• Maintain case data and documentation through various computer programs as needed.
• Gain knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment, and investigation of abuse or neglect of children and adults.
• Gain knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires current attendance in Masters of Social Work program with an accredited university; or a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of social work; or a four-year degree in a human services field.
• Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving history.

Benefits

This is an unpaid internship.

Pay

Direct deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

Schedule

Not specified.