Intern Domestic Violence Supportive Services DuPage

Metropolitan Family Services•Wheaton, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking a part-time intern for the fall to join their Domestic Violence program within Supportive Services, specifically with their DuPage Team. This is an unpaid internship designed for current college students who need hours to complete a course or graduation requirements. MFS is offering three internship opportunities in the Domestic Violence Program at their DuPage Center. The internship focuses on providing direct services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or their children, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, life skills development, parenting support, information, and referrals. Services can be provided in-person, virtually, or by phone, and in various settings (individual, group, family, or communal). The intern will assess and respond to client needs using strengths-based interventions, develop and review service plans with clients, and maintain knowledge of MFS programs and community resources. They will also administer assessments, attend supervision and meetings, collaborate with staff, complete documentation, and stay informed about developments in the domestic violence field. Additionally, the intern will establish and maintain contact with local agencies, represent MFS professionally, and adhere to the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals’ code of ethics. Other duties may be assigned based on program needs.

Requirements

Intern can be in a Bachelor's or Master's level program.
Must complete a minimum of 300 hours
Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance and valid driver’s license to perform essential functions, required.

Responsibilities

Provides direct services to survivors of domestic abuse and/or their children, including crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, advocacy, life skills development, parenting support, information, and/or referrals.
Assesses and effectively responds to the needs of survivors seeking supportive services using short-term, strengths-based interventions.
In partnership with the client, develops and regularly reviews a service plan that describes the client’s goals while receiving services and tracks their progress toward achieving those goals.
Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of MFS programs and community-based resources. May facilitate linkages with services both within MFS and in the community.
Administers any required assessments and outcome tools at their designated intervals.
Attends any mandatory group supervision and program/agency meetings.
Participates in a team-oriented approach by collaborating with departmental staff and other programs to provide comprehensive services for clients.
Completes paperwork in a timely manner, including case notes and other documentation needed for a client’s file.
Works within contract, grant, and program expectations, including meeting timelines and reporting requirements.
Remains cognizant of current developments in the field of domestic violence. Attends appropriate workshops, conferences, etc. to enhance professional development and understanding of issues in the field.
Establishes and maintains contact with local agencies, organizations, and partnering sites as appropriate; effectively and professionally represents Metropolitan Family Services and the domestic violence program in the community.
Provides services in accordance with the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professionals’ code of ethics.
Other duties specific to the needs of the particular site or program where this position is based.