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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. This is an unpaid internship. We are seeking a motivated intern to support the Foster Care Program with a focus on case practice quality assurance, documentation compliance, and supervisory-level monitoring activities. This internship provides hands-on experience aligned with child welfare supervisory functions, including oversight of the case documentation quality, review readiness, and adherence to DCFS Policy and Permanency standards. The intern will assist in identifying documentation and practice gaps, organizing case materials for supervisory and administrative reviews, and supporting tracking systems used to monitor compliance with service plan and permanency requirements. Master’s level applicants only; this is an unpaid internship. Internship Details - For Spring 207 Semester Only: This internship is available for Master’s-level students only and is designed as a two-semester practicum placement spanning both Fall and Spring semesters. Applicants must be enrolled in a program that requires and permits a continuous placement across both semesters. Single-semester placement is not offered with this position. 12-20 hours per week throughout the duration of the academic year Must pass a criminal and CANTS (DCFS) background check Due to criminal background check and CANTS processing timelines, internship application deadlines are established to allow adequate time for clearance prior to the start of placement: Application Deadline: April 30 Must be available for group supervision, team meetings and agency trainings Must be able to work one evening per week, as needed Must provide proof of current car insurance Must demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and willingness to learn