DSCYF Prevention and Behavioral Health-Child & Family Care Coordination Unit Intern

Recruitment #070125-INTERN-370400

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Introduction

The Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families' (The Delaware Children’s Department) primary responsibility is to provide and manage a range of services for children who have experienced abandonment, abuse, adjudication, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse.  Our services include prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, permanency, and after care.

We offer desirable career opportunities, attracting and retaining proud and talented employees who are motivated to think of the child first in all that they do.  The Department is the perfect place to kick-start your career!

For more information, please visit https://kids.delaware.gov/.

Summary Statement

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated intern currently enrolled in a Master of Social Work (MSW) program to join our team in an unpaid internship capacity. This is a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience in the field of social work under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.

The 8-week internship will focus on a wide range of experiences including case management, community engagement, and resource navigation. Interns will also participate in the development of therapeutic interventions, engage in professional development activities, and provide support with administrative tasks.

This in-person internship is designed to help students build foundational skills in clinical and community social work, preparing them for future professional roles.

Essential Functions

About the Internship: 
  • Assist with case management activities under supervision, including intake, assessment, service planning, and follow-up
  • Support clients in navigating community resources and referrals to ensure access to necessary services
  • Participate in the development and implementation of therapeutic interventions tailored to client needs
  • Engage in community outreach and partnerships to promote services and build collaborative relationships
  • Attend and contribute to professional development opportunities such as trainings, meetings, or supervision sessions
  • Complete administrative tasks related to documentation, data entry, and case organization in compliance with agency standards
  • Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards of the social work profession
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, colleagues, and community partners
  • Demonstrate cultural competence and sensitivity when working with diverse populations
  • Other duties as assigned to support the mission and daily operations of the program

Job Requirements

Job Requirements: 
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications: 

1.Currently enrolled in an MSW program. 

Conditions of Hire

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.