Intern

County of Lancaster • Lancaster, PA

43d • $16

About The Position

This is a professional casework intern position within the Children and Youth Agency. The intern will be assigned to a specific unit and will be trained in the range of social and case management services provided through that unit. All work is performed under the close supervision of a Children and Youth Agency Casework Supervisor. The intern will also team with other caseworkers to learn skills such as face-to-face interviews, intakes, assessment, completing documentation and dictation, developing plans, working with individuals and families, and interacting with provider staff and documentation. Assignments are structured to provide a progressively responsible work experience and allow for direct application of established social work principles. There is an additional form that must be completed and attached to your application for internship. IMPORTANT - Application Supplement below is required to qualify! Please follow the link below to access the County Social Casework Intern Application Supplement Form. You must submit this completed, signed form with your online application by attaching it to your candidate profile with your resume. http://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/DocumentCenter/View/7671

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student with junior standing in an accredited undergraduate bachelor’s degree program in sociology, social welfare, psychology, or other related social sciences; completion of the first semester of the junior year (75 credits); and satisfactory completion of fifteen (15) credits in one of the major fields of study.
• Completion of an Employment Application Supplement form (attached), signed by appropriate school official and included with the application for the intern position.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with clients, their families, and other professionals.
• The ability to establish relationships with clients that will facilitate development and implementation of case plans to ensure child wellbeing.
• Flexibility and energy to meet unpredictable and emergency nature of caseload demands.
• The ability to gather sufficient information to analyze complex situations accurately and respond to stressful situations in a constructive manner.
• The ability to work cooperatively to enhance team functioning within the unit and to contribute to overall Agency goals.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening test.
• Must have acceptable and completed background check that includes criminal, ChildLine, and FBI record checks prior to the start of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history in accordance with County Policy
• Must have the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates in and completes all related training and learning requirements during the internship.
• Provide casework services and also monitor the care of neglected and/or abused children of whom the Agency may or may not have custody, in addition or providing caseworker services to the biological parent(s).
• Arrange and conduct home visits with families and children.
• Supervise visits between the biological parent(s) and the children as appropriate, in addition to conducting home visits.
• Develop and implement Family Service Plans, Child Permanency Plans and any following reviews or necessary amendments.
• Prepare case histories, correspondence, reports and records as required, as well as complete dictation for work completed.
• Develop working knowledge of service plans with the family and understanding of ongoing services.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required, as well as participate in supervisory conferences.
• Routinely provide own transportation to and from client homes, meetings, outreach visits and other job-related appointments in a timely manner with reasonable accommodations.
• Access, facilitate, and coordinate agency and community services for families.
• Develops basic understanding of and utilizes the CAPS case management system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees.
• Read more about our benefits here .
• Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability.
• The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status.
• The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies.
• Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern