Internship, CCS Moline Foster Care Permanency Achievement Practicum Student

Internship Details

This internship is for Spring 2027 semester only. Placements are available in Fall, Spring, and Summer. The application deadline for each semester is provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist staff with permanency planning efforts for children and families working toward adoption or subsidized guardianship.
• Support Child Welfare Specialist and Permanency staff with identifying barriers to permanency and connecting families to community resources and supportive services.
• Participate in child and family team meetings, case staffing's, and supervision.
• Aid in compiling and organizing documentation related to permanency efforts.
• Support workers in preparing documentation associated with adoption or guardianship planning processes.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, family parents, community agencies, and other stakeholders to support positive permanency outcomes for children.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all organizational, DCFS, and agency policies and procedures.
• Respond professionally and respectfully to families, staff, and community providers.

Learning Opportunities

• Gain exposure to permanency planning practices within child welfare services.
• Develop skills in family engagement, advocacy, and service coordination.
• Learn how social workers support adoption and subsidized guardianship processes.
• Increase understanding of trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally responsive practice.
• Observe interdisciplinary collaboration and community resource coordination.
• Learn documentation standards and child welfare compliance practices.
• Build professional communication, assessment, and case management skills within a child welfare setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriateness.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and documentation systems preferred.
• Interest in working with children and families in a supportive setting.