Internship, CCS Moline Foster Care Permanency Achievement Assistant

LSSI • Moline, IL

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About The Position

This internship focuses on assisting staff with permanency planning efforts for children and families working towards adoption or subsidized guardianship. The intern will support Child Welfare Specialists and Permanency staff by identifying barriers to permanency and connecting families with community resources and supportive services. Key activities include participating in team meetings, case staffings, and supervision, as well as assisting with the compilation and organization of documentation related to permanency efforts and supporting workers in preparing adoption or guardianship planning documents. The role also involves collaborating with various stakeholders such as schools, healthcare providers, parents, and community agencies to achieve positive permanency outcomes for children. Maintaining confidentiality and adhering to all organizational, DCFS, and agency policies and procedures are essential. The intern is expected to interact professionally and respectfully with families, staff, and community providers.

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.
• Interest in working with children and families in a supportive setting.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and documentation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with permanency planning efforts for children and families working toward adoption or subsidized guardianship.
• Support Child Welfare Specialist and Permanency staff with identifying barriers to permanency and connecting families to community resources and supportive services.
• Participate in child and family team meetings, case staffing’s, and supervision.
• Assist with compiling and organizing documentation related to permanency efforts.
• Support workers in preparing documentation associated with adoption or guardianship planning processes.
• Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, family parents, community agencies, and other stakeholders to support positive permanency outcomes for children.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with all organizational, DCFS, and agency policies and procedures.
• Respond professionally and respectfully to families, staff, and community providers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern