Internship, CCS Moline Foster Care Child Welfare Supervisor Practicum Student

About the role

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) seeks a motivated intern to support the Foster Care Program. This is an unpaid internship offering hands-on experience in child welfare supervisory functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the collection, organization, and preliminary review of case-level related case documentation compliance, permanency goal progress, placement stability, and service plan adherence.
• Aid in identifying patterns of non-compliance, documentation gaps, and inconsistencies in case practice across assigned cases or program areas.
• Prepare and organize case information for supervisory reviews, administrative case audits, and permanency-related meetings.
• Sustain tracking systems used to monitor timeliness of case contacts, court documentation, visitation planning, and service plan completion.
• Aid in quality assurance projects aimed at improving case record accuracy, policy compliance, and readiness for internal/external reviews.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s-level program in Social Work (MSW) or a closely related human services field (e.g., psychology, counseling, or public administration).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and documentation systems preferred.
• Interest in working with children and families in a supportive setting.

Learning Opportunities

• Understanding the Illinois child welfare policies and case review processes.
• Supporting program evaluation and outcome tracking within a foster care program.
• Developing skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting in a human services setting.
• Aiding with quality assurance efforts and monitoring compliance with policy and procedural requirements.
• Learn how data and documentation support permanency planning and improve outcomes for children and families involved in foster care.

Requirements

• Pass a criminal and CANTS (DCFS) background check.
• Must be available for group supervision, team meetings, and agency trainings.
• Must be able to work one evening per week, as needed.
• Must provide proof of current car insurance.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in child welfare supervisory functions.
• Supporting program evaluation and outcome tracking within a foster care program.
• Developing skills in data collection, analysis, and reporting in a human services setting.
• Aiding with quality assurance efforts and monitoring compliance with policy and procedural requirements.
• Learn how data and documentation support permanency planning and improve outcomes for children and families involved in foster care.

Pay

This is an unpaid internship.

Schedule

12-20 hours per week throughout the duration of the academic year.