Internship

Nexus Family Healing • Waite Park, MN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus-Kindred in Waite Park, Minnesota, is seeking an undergraduate-level Social Work Intern to support the 2027 spring semester. The internship is approximately 32 hours per week, with the schedule coordinated by the Nexus agency supervisor and the intern. The schedule may need to be adjustable and flexible to meet changing work needs and the needs of clients and their families.

The intern applies classroom theory through practical experience in an assigned program while meeting the learning criteria of the applicable academic program and institution. Shadowing, training, and responsibilities focus on child foster care, adoption, and community-based services. Internships are short-term, typically ranging from one quarter to one year, with duration established in advance. Completion does not guarantee a job at Nexus.

Nexus Family Healing is a national mental health organization serving youth and families. The organization emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and an inclusive team culture, and identifies its values as Innovation, Compassion, Agility, Responsiveness, and Excellence.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field at an accredited college or university.
• Meet the required number of human-services experience hours for the internship level.
• Have a valid driver's license and meet state regulating agency and corporate driving requirements.
• Be able to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the internship learning objectives and criteria required by the academic program and/or institution.
• Participate in orientation and onboarding to learn Nexus Family Healing policies and procedures, including safety, harassment-free environment, and resident confidentiality expectations.
• Maintain confidentiality of treatment and service information about clients and their families.
• Meet supervision requirements and expectations.
• Communicate and interact ethically, professionally, and respectfully with clients, coworkers, and external contacts.
• Recognize and value cultural differences in work and service delivery.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities, tasks, and projects as needed or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern