Internship

Nexus Family Healing • Waite Park, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus-Kindred in Waite Park, Minnesota, is seeking an undergraduate/bachelor-level Social Work Intern for the 2027 spring semester. The internship is approximately 32 hours per week, with hours 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 families. Internships typically range from one quarter to one year, with the duration established in advance; completion does not guarantee employment.

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. The intern participates in orientation and onboarding, receives supervision, and follows Nexus policies and procedures, including those related to safety, harassment-free environments, and client confidentiality.

Nexus Family Healing is a national mental health organization serving youth and families. It emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion and seeks to provide quality care through an inclusive team culture. Nexus is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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, including consideration of language, traditions, and values.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice.

Responsibilities

• Meet the internship learning objectives and criteria required by the academic program and/or academic institution.
• Participate in orientation and onboarding to learn Nexus Family Healing policies and procedures.
• Maintain the confidentiality of treatment and services information concerning 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.
• Complete other job-related responsibilities, tasks, and projects as needed or requested.
• Apply classroom theory through practical experience, with shadowing, training, and responsibilities focused on child foster care, adoption, and community-based services.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern