Internship, CCS Moline Foster Care MDT Facilitator

LSSI • Moline, IL

4d

About The Position

This internship provides an opportunity to gain experience in Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM's) and multidisciplinary collaboration within a foster care setting. The intern will coordinate and facilitate these meetings, ensuring meaningful family engagement and documenting outcomes. The program is committed to supporting children and families through compassionate, strength-based, and culturally responsive services that promote safety, permanency, and well-being. Interns are expected to uphold agency values of professionalism, respect, integrity, inclusion, and service excellence.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriately
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and documentation systems preferred
• Interest in working with children and families in a supportive setting.

Nice To Haves

• Gain experience in Child and Family Team Meetings and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Develop skills in meeting facilitation, conflict management, and group communication.
• Learn how collaborative case planning supports safety, permanency, and well-being outcomes for children in care.
• Develop experience with data tracking, documentation practices, and program accountability in child welfare settings.
• Understand the role of family engagement and natural support in the child welfare system.
• Experience real-world application of trauma-informed and strengths-based practices.
• Build professional skills in documentation, coordination, and systems collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule Child and Family Team Meetings (CFTM’s) for case workers and involved case members and stakeholders
• Prepare for meetings by reviewing case information and collaborating with case workers to identify goals, participants and discussion topics.
• Facilitate and lead CFTM’s using strength-based and family-centered approaches.
• Support meaningful family engagement by ensuring parents, youth, and natural supports have an opportunity to participate and share input.
• Document meeting outcomes, service recommendations, and action steps in a clear and timely manner.
• Track and maintain data related to CFTM meetings, including attendance, meeting frequency, case progress, and identified service needs.
• Communicate meeting summaries and follow-up tasks with caseworkers and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all organizational policies and procedures.
• Participate in supervision and team meetings to review cases, receive feedback, and develop facilitation skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern