Foster Care Internship: Columbia, SC
About The Position
National Youth Advocate Program is accepting applications for a Foster Care internship in Columbia, South Carolina, for the Spring 2027 semester. The internship offers hands-on experience working with the foster care population and opportunities to observe other therapeutic areas across the agency to learn about the communities and clients it serves. The intern works closely with youth, families, foster parents, and community partners. This opportunity is for students enrolled in an accredited Bachelor or Master of Social Work program, where an internship or field placement is required and completion earns credit toward the degree.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work program at an accredited college or university.
- An internship or field placement must be required by the educational institution, and completion must provide credit toward the pursued degree.
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, and word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Reliable personal transportation.
- Good driving record.
- Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.
Responsibilities
- Work with foster care youth and foster parents.
- Work in case management.
- Learn about diagnostic assessments and treatment plans.
- Assess and engage with youth.
- Observe interventions for youth.
- Interact with caregivers, parents, foster parents, school staff, office staff, and other mental health professionals.
- Learn documentation and paperwork procedures.
- Travel daily to provide community-based services to youth and families.
- Observe other therapeutic areas throughout the agency.
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Career Level
Entry Level
