Internship, CCS- Child Welfare Specialist

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois • Rockford, IL

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), a leading not-for-profit organization, is seeking a motivated intern to support its Child Welfare program. This is an unpaid internship opportunity for individuals interested in gaining experience in child welfare services. The internship requires a commitment of 15-20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters, with mandatory training in June, July, and August. Interns will participate in group supervision, bi-weekly team meetings, and agency trainings, and must be available to work one evening per week. While agency cars are available, personal car use may be necessary, requiring proof of current car insurance. Interns will be trained to supervise parent/child visits, intervene when necessary, and conduct in-home family visits. Successful completion of a criminal and CANTS (DCFS) background check is required.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Child Welfare MSW/BSW placement.
• Available for Fall/Spring placement, 15-20 hours per week.
• Must be able to start in the summer for training (one day in June, July, and August).
• Must be available for group supervision, bi-weekly team meetings, and agency trainings.
• Must be able to work one evening per week.
• Must provide proof of current car insurance.
• Must feel comfortable, after a training period, to supervise parent/child visits and intervene in the visit when necessary.
• Must feel comfortable with in home family visits.
• Pass criminal and CANTS (DCFS) background check.

Nice To Haves

• Use of personal car may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the Child Welfare program.
• Attend group supervision, bi-weekly team meetings, and agency trainings.
• Work one evening per week.
• Supervise parent/child visits and intervene when necessary (after training).
• Conduct in-home family visits.

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

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree