Intern - Human Services

Hubbard County • Park Rapids, MN

5d

About The Position

Provide an educational foundation and work experience internship of a Social Worker. This role involves assisting in the provision of social service programs to eligible individuals, learning to assess needs and match them to services, completing case notes, and supporting Social Workers in their work with families to comply with Case Plans.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Social Work or closely related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successful completion of a Child Protection Background Check (M.S. 299C.60 – 299C.64), as amended), and Predatory Offender Registration Check and Sexual Exploitation Background Check (M.S. 604.20 – 604.205, as amended).
• Knowledge of agency programs, operations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of interviewing and recording in social work and the ability to apply them.
• Knowledge of individual and group behavior.
• Knowledge of social casework objectives, principles, and methods.
• Knowledge of social-economic factors, which promote stable family life and understanding of the elements, which affect family security.
• Knowledge of principles of community organization.
• Knowledge of physical and mental illnesses.
• Knowledge of social welfare research methods.
• Knowledge of family systems and dynamics.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of social work case management as they apply to the treatment of major behavior problems.
• Knowledge of causative factors leading to social maladjustment.
• Knowledge of laws relating to abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of principles of family and marital counseling.
• Knowledge of techniques of placement with emphasis on the complete participation of the parent or guardian.
• Knowledge of utilization of appropriate resources and services.
• Ability to adhere to all laws, statutes, policies and rules with the essential level of confidentiality and safety required of the position.
• Basic understanding of electronic filing systems.
• Proficient in using automated systems relevant to the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with all stakeholders relevant to the position.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, accuracy, and problem solving.
• Effectively apply casework knowledge and skills.
• Work constructively within an agency in the community setting and effectively utilizing appropriate resources and services.
• Work constructively in the development and coordination of community resources to meet special needs.
• Manage time productively.
• Communicate with and understand the problems faced by people from all cultural and economic levels.
• Work with and motivate the most disadvantaged segment of the community.
• Analyze complex situations and evaluate potential for improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, relatives, the courts, local law enforcement agencies and the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Follow established procedures and directives from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing work in providing social service programs to eligible individuals.
• Learn to assess for needs and then how to match needs to services.
• Complete thorough and timely case notes on all encounters.
• Assist Social Workers in working with families to comply with their Case Plans.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern