Family Support Services Intern

D A Blodgett-St Johns • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Family Support Services Intern will work under the direct supervision of FSS Supports Coordinators and FSS Supervisors providing supports coordination services to children ages 0-17 with developmental disabilities. The FSS intern will work with FSS team members to identify client needs then create and monitor these plans. In addition, the intern will help coordinate and link clients and their families to helpful resources to such as therapies, school supports, medical care, mental health care, etc. The FSS intern will also research resources and create assistive materials to help the client meet identified needs.

Requirements

• Working towards a Bachelors degree in Social Work or a related field
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on weekdays, including some evenings
• Ability to learn electronic record-keeping and utilize technology for client contact
• Ability to utilize transportation to client homes or other community locations

Responsibilities

• Work with FSS team members to identify client needs
• Create and monitor plans
• Coordinate and link clients and their families to helpful resources
• Research resources and create assistive materials to help the client meet identified needs

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families
• Access to a robust training system
• Work within an environment of creative problem solvers
• Regular supervision
• Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge
• Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern