Human Services Intern - Unpaid

Be the change you wish to see in the world! Come join our team to empower children and families in our communities to transform their lives and develop to their full potential.

Position Summary

The Intern works closely with the program supervisor. The intern is responsible to provide support to the program administration to expedite the efficiency and effectiveness of program services in a manner consistent with the organizations mission. Must maintain confidentiality of information and exercise discretion when providing information.

Essential Responsibilities

Treatment Foster Care Program

• Attend weekly home visits with the treatment coordinator
• Attend treatment plan meetings and other meetings related to youth services family involvement meetings, clinical consults, etc.)
• Participate in youth activities that are related to one or more treatment goals.
• Process required forms and documents in compliance with agency policies

Tapestry System of Care Program

• Attend in-home sessions with therapist
• Attend meetings with the Department of Social Services
• Identify relevant community resources to share with families
• Process required forms and documents in compliance with agency policies
• Teach therapeutic skills (with support of program staff)

Essential Competencies

• Computer Skills: Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Communication Skills: practices attentive and active listening; is aware of and uses body language effectively; able to write and speak clearly in a professional manner on a level appropriate for the intended recipient.
• Time Management and Organizational Skills: Uses time efficiently and plan well; concentrates effort on important priorities while attending to a broad range of unrelated activities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Builds positive and productive relationships with a diverse population; establishes and maintains appropriate rapport with supervisors, consumer family members and colleagues inside and outside the organization
• Results/Outcome Orientation: Can be counted on to take pride in work and meet or exceed department expectations.
• Integrity/Ethics. is the consummate professional; maintains appropriate boundaries; accepts responsibility for own behaviors and shortcomings; is truthful; admits when s/he is wrong or makes mistake and learns from those mistakes; adheres to organizational values and principles; maintains high standards; is a positive role model.

Clearances

State Police/FBI per state regulations; Child Protection, Satisfactory Driving Record