Intern-Senior Social Worker

Union County • Monroe, NC

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About The Position

The Social Work Intern works under general supervision and provides professional casework services for children at risk of neglect or abuse. Assigned to a local Department of Social Services, the intern observes and shadows case management, foster care, guardianship, investigation, assessment, counseling, and crisis-intervention work involving children and adults. The role offers exposure to complex cases and to the application of social work principles, treatment, and investigation practices. Interns also learn relevant policies and procedures, including the authority of federal and state law. This is an unpaid internship.

Applicants must submit a one-page, double-spaced narrative explaining why they chose their degree program and what they hope to gain from an internship with Union County Human Services.

Requirements

• Currently attending an accredited university’s Master of Social Work program, or hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of social work, or hold a four-year degree in a human services field.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving history.
• Submit a one-page, double-spaced narrative explaining the choice of degree and what the applicant hopes to gain from the internship.

Responsibilities

• Observe and shadow case management, foster care, and guardianship services for children and adults who have experienced neglect or abuse.
• Observe and shadow clinical and social investigations, assessments of individuals and family dynamics, and crisis intervention.
• Attend school meetings and Child and Family Team meetings.
• Complete referrals for treatment and placement in foster care or residential facilities.
• Complete collateral contacts and supervise visitation.
• Observe and shadow home visits at least once a month for each foster child assigned to the case.
• Maintain case data and documentation using computer programs as needed.
• Develop knowledge of social work principles, techniques, and practices and their application to complex casework, treatment, and investigations of abuse or neglect involving children and adults.
• Develop knowledge of policies and procedures, including the authority of federal and state law.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern