Fall 2026)

Project Harmony - Haven for Abuse Response Members•Omaha, NE

15d

About The Position

Project Harmony is accepting applications for Graduate students who are enrolled in a Master's Program in Social Work, Counseling, or a related program. This internship/practicum placement would be concurrent/2-terms, 500-600 hours. In addition to participating in Project Harmony's internship program and agency operations, interns will receive a variety of indirect and direct client hours. Including: Shadow clients and therapists to learn a variety of interventions and modalities Maintain a small caseload Maintain documentation and become familiar with an electronic health record Maintain communication with the client, families, and team members involved in a case Learn to complete comprehensive evaluations and assessments Attend regular supervision and group consultations Learn the complete timeline of a case, from intake to discharge Who We Are Project Harmony exists to provide effective, immediate and sensitive support to child abuse victims and their non-offending family members. Project Harmony is committed to a vision with a focus on one goal: ending the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Project Harmony is one of the largest Child Advocacy Centers in the nation. At Project Harmony, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our community. Project Harmony is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national original, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Our Values Project Harmony and all employees are committed to creating a culture that is focused on: Diversity and Inclusion: Respect and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Strategic Innovation: Lead the field in response to the evolving needs of children and families Quality Service: Ensure consistent, high-quality service with impactful results, to our families, our partner agencies, the community, and each other Collaborative Relationships: Build trusted relationships by leading with honesty, integrity, vulnerability, and humility Position Description Project Harmony supports students pursuing a Master’s degree in a Social Work, Clinical Mental Health, Counseling, Human Services or related program. An internship/practicum with Project Harmony is a unique opportunity for students with an interest in child welfare, child mental health and working with families. Participating departments include Children’s Services – Family Advocacy, and Mental Health Therapist Team (response), and the Connections Program (early intervention). Students accepted into internship/practicum placements can expect to attain these outcomes: An understanding of the mission and function of Child Advocacy Centers Understanding of the criminal justice process and child welfare system Understanding of the effects of trauma on children and families and how the CAC responds How to work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team Understanding of the various Multi-Disciplinary Teams and observe how they function How to create and sustain good practices for self-care, to offset the potential harm of secondary traumatic stress

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled in a University program which has written requirements for an internship experience
Education pathway and/or Career goals congruent with the outcomes of the internship opportunity
Students are asked to submit an application online to be considered. If selected to move forward in the process, students will be invited to interview with Project Harmony teams prior to selection/placement
Consent to and successfully pass background checks and provide documentation as requested for onboarding
Candidate is free of any foreseeable Conflicts of Interest given the population served and their past or current employment

Responsibilities

Must respect and maintain confidentiality, and uphold HIPAA compliance
Actively participate in Project Harmony program and agency operations such as staff meetings, in-services, assigned committees and other relevant activities
Collaborate with Project Harmony staff, as well as other agencies and service providers involved in serving the child and family
Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access
Ability to relate well to a wide variety of individuals, including referral sources, providers, family members, children, etc.
Excellent organization, time management and decision-making skills
High level of initiative and energy
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Good problem-solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts
Special projects and other duties as assigned