Internship Child Welfare
About the role
The goal of Catholic Charities' Child Welfare Program is to increase healthy birth outcomes among at-risk, low-income families by helping individuals develop tools for good decision making. Supporting expectant parents as they carefully explore all their options and make a thoughtful and appropriate plan for their baby, whether it is an adoption plan or a parenting plan.
Responsibilities
The Child Welfare Intern will work alongside Pregnancy and Parenting Support Case Managers and the Adoption Social Worker to provide in-home and community-based support, education, and access to resources for pregnant and parenting people. Interns will gain experience in case management, support and education of pregnant women and their families, resource connection and referral, outreach and community building, and ethical decision making.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Master's degree in Social Work
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for developing and maintaining strong relationships
- Team player, who builds and fosters collaborative relationships with coworkers
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus
Internship Commitment
Either one-semester block placement or two-semester placement; two-semester placement preferred, may include summer session. 32-40 hours/week for one-semester block placement; 14-20 hours/week for two-semester placement
Qualifications
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering.