Social Worker Internship

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School Social Worker Internship:

I’RAISE aims 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. To achieve this mission, we welcome passionate and enthusiastic individuals, such as yourself.

Job Duties:

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
• Provide individual and/or group social work services for children whose emotional and/or behavioral difficulties interfere with their learning
• Complete bio-psycho-social assessments on assigned students and develop treatment plans for each student
• Track and monitor the students' progress by taking detailed progress notes
• Provide support to staff in reporting suspected cases of abuse and neglect to the Department of Children and Family Services
• Provide support to teachers and administrators: i.e., consultation, brief classroom interventions, observations, behavioral intervention plans
• Provide help to parents to help them become more effective participants in their children's education.
• Communicate and collaborate with school officials, including principal, guidance counselor, and school psychologists
• Provide information to parents and staff regarding programs and services for children with special needs
• Maintain records, forms, and reports as needed to comply with district, cooperative, state, and federal regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

• Master's Degree or working towards a Master’s degree in 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
• Background checks requirements: Criminal, SEL, State Clearance, Fingerprints DOE, Sex Offender

Note:

• Will be required to work in-person at the assigned school site
• May be required to work at more than one school location
• Must also be fully vaccinated or have at least received the 1st of 2 shots at least 14 days prior to their start at the school.

Hours and commitment: 15 hours a week, Monday to Friday, for a minimum of 6 months

Salary: Unpaid Internship

Location : In-person only. Bronx, NYC or Brooklyn, NYC

Benefit: Fieldwork credit and experience, boost your confidence, start building your professional network, develop transferable skills, and receive valuable experience as a school social worker!