Foster Care and Adoption Intern

Internship Summary:

The Foster Care and Adoption Intern will support all positions within the Foster Care Program including Case Planning, Skill Building, Homefinding, Case Aide and Family Visitation.

Intern tasks may include:

• Assist in supervising coached visitation for parents and children
• Work in collaboration with Case Planners, Visitation Coaches and Homefinders to support case work contacts, home visits and services
• Skill Building: Completing routine monthly phone calls and contact notes.  Providing appropriate interventions to children and parents based on the needs of the child.
• Support training of foster parent skill development in order to best meet the needs of children in their care
• Maintain documentation, scanning and filing for Foster Care and Adoption team utilizing online systems: FACS, Connections, Microsoft Teams
• Maintain monthly paperwork and audits for our children and families
• Create and organize necessary packets and letters for children and families
• Attend recruitment, retention and training events both in-person and virtual
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a BSW or MSW program or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all work.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diversity, equity and inclusion.

This is an unpaid internship

Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Child and Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran or familial status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Child and Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer leaves of absence, compensation, and training.