Associate, Bachelor, or Master Level Fall Internship

Children's Home Society of South Dakota•Sioux Falls, SD

9d•$20

About The Position

Work For Good! Wage: $20/hour + up to $2 shift differential Schedule: Flexible to hours of availability Position Overview: Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking an Associate's or Bachelor’s Level Intern to provide crisis intervention and counseling services to victims of abuse. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work. By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work. Benefits of Employment at CHS: Work-Life Balance: Flexible to hours of availability Competitive Compensation: $20/hour + up to $2 shift differential Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

Requirements

Education: Currently enrolled in post-secondary education program with a required number of hours for internship in related field.
Must successfully complete all required background and pre-employment checks

Nice To Haves

You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
You are able to effectively communicate.
You align with our mission, vision, and values.
You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Responsibilities

Crisis Intervention: Respond to crisis telephone calls, in-person crisis counseling sessions, and shelter intakes and departures.
Respond to the needs of shelter clients.
Assist in making CPS reports.
Complete client follow-up call backs.
Transport clients as necessary.
Assist with case management duties as assigned.
Care of Children: Maintain vigilant child supervision.
Assist children with hygiene, diet, dressing and bathing.
Assist with supervised visitations.
Assist with routine appointments for children and transport as necessary.
May assist in administration of medications to children.
Complete child departure requirements.
Shelter Activities: May coordinate and facilitate shelter and non-shelter programs as assigned.
Assist in keeping the shelter clean and orderly.
Serve as back up for crisis telephone calls, drop-in counseling sessions, shelter intakes and departures.
Outreach Services: Make appropriate referrals and coordinate services with other service providers.
Safety, Policies and Procedures: Ensure safety standards and infection control policies are followed.