Social Work Intern

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an

Intern

Job Title: Social Services Intern

Company name: Acenda Integrated Health

Program: Family Success Center

Reports to: Program Director

Part-Time 15-20 hours per week.  Flexible hours, 3-5 days/week

Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.00/hour paid weekly

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Program Overview:

Family Success Centers (FSCs) are “one-stop” shops that provide wrap-around resources and supports for families before they find themselves in crisis. FSCs offer primary child abuse prevention services to families and bring together concerned community residents, leaders, and community agencies to address the problems that threaten the safety and stability of families and the community.

Position Summary:

The Social Services Intern will gain valuable experience offering services and facilitating a warm and welcoming home-like environment to local families and children.  Assist in providing family friendly activities and resources within communities. As an intern, you will be involved in core services including proving information on child, maternal and family health services, economic self-sufficiency and job readiness, proving information and referral services (connection to off-site public and private resources), providing life skills training, housing services, parent education and parent-child activities.  As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of program director and staff, intern will be able to:

• Assist with providing prevention programming, information, resources, and support to families and individuals
• Assist in the facilitation of parent engagement and parent leadership at the center
• Assist with increasing the family’s ability to problem solve and advocate for themselves and their children
• Participate and assist in coordination of center activities and events

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Cultural Competence & Adaptation
• Screening & Assessment
• Care Planning & Care Coordination
• Intervention
• Systems Oriented Practice
• Practice-Based Learning & Quality Improvement
• Informatics

Learning Objectives:

Throughout the duration of the internship, the intern will learn how to:

• Navigate community resources and become aware of social services, agencies, and community organizations
• Educate self on issues impacting program population
• Complete and submit accurate written reports and documentation per established guidelines within established time frames
• Submit Level of Service (LOS) within online reporting system
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, volunteers, participants, and agency partners

• Exhibit professional behavior reflecting agency culture.
• Improve verbal communication with internal and external customers.

Education, Work Experience and/or Skills Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s level program in Social Work or Psychology at a NJ Institute of Higher Learning
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.   
• Repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• The employee must occasionally move about to accomplish tasks, adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Ability to drive a vehicle

How to Apply:

• Applicants can apply on our website at https://acendahealth.org/careers/

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Interns