Foster Care and Adoption Intern

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

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
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