Social Work Internship

Potential Internship Details

The Social Work Intern supports the Social Worker in promoting the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of children enrolled in Kids Academy and After School Day Care programs. Under direct supervision, the intern gains practical experience in early childhood and school-age programming through observation, family engagement, resource development, behavior support, and collaboration with staff.

Responsibilities

• Observe classroom and after school environments to learn effective behavior support strategies.
• Aid the Social Worker in documenting observations and maintaining confidential records.
• Support implementation of social-emotional learning activities and small group programming.
• Aid in preparing behavior support materials, visual schedules, social stories, and classroom resources.
• Help identify and organize community resources for children and families.
• Aid in family engagement events, open houses, and family nights.
• Assist with site tours for prospective families as appropriate.
• Observe meetings with staff, families, and community partners when confidentiality permits.
• Aid in maintaining records related to referrals, IEPs, 504 Plans, and Individual Health Care Plans (IHCPs).
• Aid in coordinating referrals and follow-up communication under supervision.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions.
• Aid in developing social-emotional activities and classroom interventions.
• Provide age-appropriate engagement and support for children under staff supervision.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards in accordance with agency policies and university expectations.
• Complete all required internship documentation and learning objectives.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
• Internship placement must be approved by the student's college or university.
• Demonstrated interest in serving children and families, coupled with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with staff, children, and families required.
• Experience working with children is preferred.

About the Role

This internship is designed to provide meaningful learning experiences while supporting the mission of Family Service Association. All activities are completed under the supervision of the program Social Worker and the Director of Children’s Development Services, as well as within the student's university requirements.

Benefits

This internship offers valuable hands-on experience in early childhood and school-age programming, which can be beneficial for students looking to gain practical skills in their field of study.

Pay

This is an unpaid internship.

Schedule

The Social Work Intern must have a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week for 13 weeks with a semi-flexible schedule Monday - Friday.