Foster Care and Adoption Intern

Child and Family Services of Erie County, Inc. • Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

The Foster Care and Adoption Intern will support all positions within the Foster Care Program including Case Planning, Skill Building, Homefinding, Case Aide and Family Visitation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a BSW or MSW program or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising coached visitation for parents and children
• Work in collaboration with Case Planners, Visitation Coaches and Homefinders to support case work contacts, home visits and services
• Skill Building: Completing routine monthly phone calls and contact notes. Providing appropriate interventions to children and parents based on the needs of the child.
• Support training of foster parent skill development in order to best meet the needs of children in their care
• Maintain documentation, scanning and filing for Foster Care and Adoption team utilizing online systems: FACS, Connections, Microsoft Teams
• Maintain monthly paperwork and audits for our children and families
• Create and organize necessary packets and letters for children and families
• Attend recruitment, retention and training events both in-person and virtual
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• This is an unpaid internship

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree