Internship - FALL 2026 - MDT (CJ/Criminology)

Project Harmony•Omaha, NE

About The Position

This Fall internship (Aug-Dec) position will take part in the review and coordination of child abuse and neglect cases with our Multi-Disciplinary Teams. Must be tied to class and/or program requirement for degree. Students working with Project Harmony MDT teams may: Review and analyze child abuse and neglect reports received by law enforcement and child protective services pursuant to Neb . Rev . Stat . §28-710. Assist the county attorney and current MDT Facilitator in facilitating regular case reviews and arranging for training opportunities for the multidisciplinary team. Work with the Coordination Team to continuously identify and evaluate goals and outcomes. Submit reports as requested regarding frequency, outcomes and recommendations of the multi-disciplinary team case review as well as for improvement in protocols and practices. Timely input of case information related to goals and outcomes into agency database. Work closely and collaboratively with system partners. Assist in identifying training needs for child welfare staff, attorneys and judges about child development, trauma, parent-child relationships, availability of community services and resources for children and families and other best practice trainings as needed. Ensure culturally competent services are provided without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation. Participation in community committees and advisory boards. Other Case Coordinator/Response Service duties as assigned.

Requirements

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.
Applicants must be enrolled in a university program which has written requirements for the placement experience.
Career goal congruent with goals of this internship – child welfare, child mental health, advocacy
Pass background checks and provide reference as requested
Candidate is free of any foreseeable conflicts of interest given the population served and their past or current volunteer activities and/or employment.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze child abuse and neglect reports received by law enforcement and child protective services pursuant to Neb . Rev . Stat . §28-710.
Assist the county attorney and current MDT Facilitator in facilitating regular case reviews and arranging for training opportunities for the multidisciplinary team.
Work with the Coordination Team to continuously identify and evaluate goals and outcomes.
Submit reports as requested regarding frequency, outcomes and recommendations of the multi-disciplinary team case review as well as for improvement in protocols and practices.
Timely input of case information related to goals and outcomes into agency database.
Work closely and collaboratively with system partners.
Assist in identifying training needs for child welfare staff, attorneys and judges about child development, trauma, parent-child relationships, availability of community services and resources for children and families and other best practice trainings as needed.
Ensure culturally competent services are provided without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation.
Participation in community committees and advisory boards.
Other Case Coordinator/Response Service duties as assigned.