Social Work Internship (Fall 2026)

Position Summary

The Master of Social Work Intern provides support and assistance to older adult clients in New York under the supervision of a Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI)-certified Social Worker.

Principal Responsibilities

• Complete home visits, assist clients during office visits, and over the phone.
• Conduct intakes, provide accurate information, and referrals.
• Screen and assist clients with applications and re-certifications for entitlements and benefits.
• Assess clients in their home, hospital, or other institutional settings, as appropriate.
• Advocate on behalf of clients and arrange for provision of services; develop, implement, and follow-up on care plans.
• Provide supportive counseling to clients as needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with client, family members, and other collaterals, as appropriate.
• Complete accurate case notes utilizing the program’s data system; prepare required documentation in case file within organizational time frames.
• Report on statistics according to Selfhelp standards, as well as NYC Department for the Aging, utilizing the program’s data system and other forms of record keeping, as needed.
• Participate in supervision and staff meetings and share any emergent issues with supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend trainings and participate in meetings with other community agencies.
• Facilitate and assist at social, recreational, and other group activities and events.

Requirements

To apply, please answer the following questions:

• Why are you pursuing a professional career in the field of social work and why does the field of geriatrics interest you? (At least 250-word count)
• What are your career goals? (At least 250-word count)
• What makes you the best candidate to be chosen as one of the 10 scholarship recipients? (At least 250-word count)