Internship, CCS Moline Foster Care Permanency Achievement Practicum Student

LSSI • Galesburg, IL

9d

About The Position

This internship provides an opportunity to gain exposure to permanency planning practices within child welfare services. Interns will develop skills in family engagement, advocacy, and service coordination, learning how social workers support adoption and subsidized guardianship processes. The program aims to increase understanding of trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally responsive practice, while observing interdisciplinary collaboration and community resource coordination. Interns will also learn documentation standards and child welfare compliance practices, and build professional communication, assessment, and case management skills within a child welfare setting. The organization 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.
• 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