MSW Internship (Phoenix & Tucson)

Florence Project • Phoenix, AZ

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Florence Project, founded in 1989, provides legal and social services to detained non-citizens in Arizona. Their Integrated Social Services Program is seeking MSW students for placements in Tucson or Phoenix. Students will work with either the Children's or Adult Social Services Teams, collaborating with social services and legal teams to support clients' immigration cases. The program can accommodate both direct practice and macro students. Interns will conduct social services intakes, assist with case management, develop community resources, plan client-centered events or trainings, and perform administrative duties like maintaining case notes and reporting. Tasks will vary based on team placement and MSW program requirements.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be in an accredited MSW program
• Must be proficient in Spanish
• Commitment to immigrant rights, social justice, or human rights issues and ardent support of the Florence Project’s mission
• Ability to thrive in both independent and team-oriented, collaborative settings
• Must be adaptable and driven, with strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to approach tasks with empathy and a high level of professionalism
• Must be comfortable working with people with criminal convictions

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with immigrant populations, trauma survivors or children
• Prior internship, regular or volunteer work experience in immigration rights, human rights, social services, or in a nonprofit setting

Responsibilities

• Conduct social services intakes with newly referred clients
• Assist with providing case management
• Resource Development in the community to meet client needs
• Plan and implement client-centered events or trainings for staff on client-centered work based on intern interest or program requirements
• Administrative duties such as maintaining case notes, reporting, etc.

Benefits

• Compensation is determined by the number of program hours completed and in alignment with field practicum hours.
• The hourly rate will be set at or above the local minimum wage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern