Internship, CCS- Child Welfare Specialist

LSSI • Rockford, IL

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an internship position for Child Welfare MSW/BSW students seeking a Fall/Spring placement. The internship requires 15-20 hours per week and includes mandatory training in the summer (one day each in June, July, and August). Interns will participate in group supervision, bi-weekly team meetings, and agency trainings. The role involves working one evening per week and may require the use of a personal car, necessitating proof of current car insurance. After training, interns will supervise and intervene in parent/child visits and conduct in-home family visits. Successful completion of a criminal and CANTS (DCFS) background check is required.

Requirements

• Must be an MSW/BSW student seeking a Fall/Spring placement.
• Must be available for summer training (one day in June, July, and August).
• Must be available 15-20 hours per week.
• Must be able to work one evening per week.
• Must provide proof of current car insurance.
• Must pass criminal and CANTS (DCFS) background check.
• Must feel comfortable supervising parent/child visits and intervening when necessary after a training period.
• Must feel comfortable with in-home family visits.

Nice To Haves

• Agency cars are available, but use of personal car may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Participate in group supervision.
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings.
• Attend agency trainings.
• Work one evening per week.
• Supervise parent/child visits and intervene when necessary (after training).
• Conduct in-home family visits.
• Utilize agency cars or personal car if necessary.
• Provide proof of current car insurance.

Benefits

• LSSI frequently hires their interns for Child Welfare Specialist positions after successful completion of an internship.
• Interns who are hired at LSSI within a year of successful completion of an internship receive additional salary compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree