BA Level Intern- Foster Care

Justice Resource Institute • Fall River, MA

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About The Position

JRI’s Intensive Foster Care Program provides care to ensure that children in foster care obtain the services necessary for success in the home, school, and community. In this position, you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by supporting this mission with youth and foster parents. Our staff provide services in the communities where the people we serve live, utilizing strength-based and needs-driven choices, offering a team-based approach collaboration with the people we work with that is grounded in individualized services and the use of evidence-based practices.

Requirements

• Minimum working towards a Bachelor’s degree or above in the mental health field/ social work/ human services/counseling.
• Interest in working with children/adolescents is required.
• Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of the Intensive Foster Care Program with youth and foster parents.
• Provide services in the communities where people we serve live.
• Utilize strength-based and needs-driven choices.
• Engage in team-based approach collaboration.
• Provide individualized services.
• Utilize evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• Access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs.
• Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern