School Social Work Internship
SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIP
Supervisor: I'RAISE Clinical Director
Location: In-person options are:
- Brooklyn, New York
- Bronx, New York
- Atlanta, Georgia
Intern Program Overview:
The School Social Work Internship Program is a 1 year internship that will introduce you to how to improve socio-emotional well-being and educational outcomes of youths ages 4 - 21 years old, and to work for the benefit of under-resourced communities and schools. Our goal for interns is to have the opportunity to build upon their academic foundation – specifically technical skills, industry knowledge and familiarity with a non-profit environment – while pursuing their career based on their interests and background.
Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the program in addition to on-the-job support, events, and mentorship throughout. These opportunities include but are not limited to:
- Social Work Program, trainings, and Clinical Workshops,
- Networking Events,
- Supervision from Clinical Director(s)
- Mentorship from I'RAISE School Social Workers
- Receive letter of Recommendations,
- Receive LinkedIn Recommendations,
- Receive Certificate of Recognition for successful completion of internship with us
A Day in the Life of a Social Work Intern:
As a School Social Work Intern, you will be placed on one team where your primary responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Interning at two or three of our partnered Department of Education (DOE) schools
- Demonstrating ethical and professional behavior
- Providing individual and/or group social work services for children whose emotional and/or behavioral difficulties interfere with their learning
- Completing bio-psycho-social assessments on assigned students and developing treatment plans for each student
- Tracking and monitoring the students' progress by taking detailed progress notes
- Providing support to staff in reporting suspected cases of abuse and neglect to the Department of Children and Family Services
- Providing support to teachers and administrators: i.e., consultation, brief classroom interventions, observations, behavioral intervention plans
- Providing help to parents to help them become more effective participants in their children's education.
- Communicating and collaborating with school officials, including principal, guidance counselor, and school psychologists
- Providing information to parents and staff regarding programs and services for children with special needs
- Maintaining records, forms, and reports as needed to comply with district, cooperative, state, and federal regulations
- Required to intern at more than one school location
- Performs other school social work internship duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Candidates are required to be pursuing a master degree from an accredited college or university.
- Common areas of study included but are not limited to: Social Work
- Knowledge of DSM-IV, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, clinical assessments, psychosocial, progress note
- Strong understanding of clinical supervision, and of the client population
- Excellent computer skills and attention to details
- Minimum of 2 years working with youth in a school setting
- Understanding of NYC resources, a plus
- 3.0 minimum GPA preferred
- Candidates should possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, a drive for operational excellence and a commitment to achieving sustainable results.
- Additionally, students should hold strong academic and technical skills in Google Suite as well as show proficiencies in leadership, teamwork, problem solving and analytical skills, verbal and written communication and professionalism.
- I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation is unable to consider candidates that will require visa sponsorship now, or in the future, for this specific role.
- I'RAISE Girls & Boys International Corporation will complete forms from colleges, universities, or other parties for fieldwork credits and requirements purposes.
Requirements:
- Most recent resume
- Provide three professional or academic references: Full name, job title, email and phone number
- Must pass required background check clearance; Criminal, SEL, State Clearance, Fingerprints DOE, Fingerprints DOH, Sex Offender
- Full Vaccination Requirement for the safety of our staff and children in school
Note: This is an unpaid internship. You are applying to intern at a non-profit organization.
Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.