Intern - Family Services Specialist (Summer)
the South Dakota State Government•Eagle Butte, SD
•$21•Onsite
About The Position
This is a summer internship position with the Department of Social Services in Eagle Butte. The intern will support Family Services Specialists by transporting families, supervising visits, conducting home safety checks, and assisting with case files and client relationships. The position requires a motivated, compassionate, dependable, and organized individual with a passion for public service.
Requirements
- Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
- By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
- Applicant must be a current part-time or full-time student (minimum of 6 credit hours) in upcoming semester or in the immediately preceding semester.
- Highly motivated person with a passion for serving the public and displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing assignments and goals.
- Compassionate individual who listens attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas.
- Dependable and organized individual who effectively plans and organizes work activities.
- A person who is dedicated and who will represent the Department of Social Service with integrity and enthusiasm.
- An individual who works cooperatively with others and promotes a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals.
Nice To Haves
- Preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior
- Preference may be given to South Dakota residents
- Preference may be given to students of South Dakota institutions
Responsibilities
- Transport families or customers to visits, appointments or meetings
- Supervise family visits and provide parental coaching on appropriate child interactions
- Conduct home safety checks with foster and kinship providers and clients
- Possible testimony at a court proceeding
- Provides support to Family Services Specialists
- Develop and maintain effective client relationships
- Shadow Family Services Specialists
- Obtain and maintain information resources for clients
- Organize, prepare and update case files and basic records
- Prepare other program documents and forms
Benefits
- Minimum Salary: $20.82 per hour
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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