MSW Social Work - Unpaid Intern

SCO Family of Services • Jamaica, NY

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About The Position

This internship provides an opportunity for an MSW student to observe and participate in program functions, gaining exposure to services offered at Qualified Residential Treatment Programs. The intern will assist young adults in achieving their permanency goals, including parent reunification, housing, employment, and educational objectives.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work program.
• Approval from the school for field placement.
• Academic and professional standing that meets school and agency requirements.
• Interest in child welfare, trauma-informed care, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, family systems, and permanency practice.
• Ability to communicate professionally in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work respectfully with youth, families, and colleagues across diverse identities, cultures, abilities, beliefs, and lived experiences.
• Willingness to receive feedback.
• Ability to comply with all required clearances, health requirements, trainings, and onboarding procedures before beginning assigned duties.

Responsibilities

• Observe and participate in program functions to gain exposure to services offered at the Qualified Residential Treatment Programs.
• Assist young adults in achieving their permanency goals, such as parent reunifications, housing, employment, and educational goals.
• Maintain timely documentation.
• Engage in reflective supervision.
• Practice within the limits of training and assigned responsibility.
• Comply with all required clearances, health requirements, trainings, and onboarding procedures before beginning assigned duties.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern