What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern (5225) position at Center For Family Services?
Center For Family Services is a leading non-profit social services provider with locations across New Jersey. We are dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in the lives of individuals and families. Recognized as a top workplace, our team is driven by a professional commitment to delivering high-quality care and support.
Over the past decade, we have continued to grow and evolve, expanding our services to meet the diverse and changing needs of our communities. Our comprehensive range of evidence-based and specialized programs empowers people to build brighter futures and overcome life's challenges.
With a passionate and dedicated workforce of more than 1,500 professionals, Center For Family Services is a powerful force for positive change-helping individuals and families discover vision, hope, and the strength to thrive.
Location: Voorhees, NJ
Job Type/Status: Intern
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Internship Department is committed to professional development in the area of human services. The Intern Coordinator is a full-time, professional staff. The Internship Coordinator supports the ongoing development and implementation of new and existing high impact experiential learning programs. Special interest in expanding and enhancing the agency's relationships with college and universities, as well as, increase the number of interns per year. The focus is to uplift the communities we serve by supporting higher education.
Performance Expectations:
Build and maintain a positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Advises students on available internship opportunities and helps them acquire internships within the agency appropriate to their goals
Continue to develop, implement, manage, assess and improve an effective robust internship program for CFS
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop partnerships with educational institutions to provide internship opportunities to students
Respond to all student inquires
Recruit, screen, and interview internship candidates
Work with students and CFS internship supervisors to ensure placement requirements are being met, in terms of required hours, scope, relevance, and level of responsibility
Support the interns through any compliance and/or onboarding steps required by CFS and the identified program
Develop and manage efficient systems and processes that will support growth, build more synchronized internship and employment recruitment pathways, and capture data, metrics, and impact.
Maintain administrative database for purposes of tracking all interns
Ensure that appropriate internship agreements are completed accurately and kept securely
Market and represent Center For Family Services for internships, student and educational affiliations
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in the Behavior Sciences, Human Services, or other relevant social services field.
Work experience in areas related to education, case-management, workforce training, and/or human services
Demonstrate ability to organize and work independently as a coordinator and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Must meet motor vehicle driver eligibility per agency requirements. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license, and have the ability to reach various agency and community locations regularly. Must maintain automobile insurance coverage if driving a personal vehicle
Must be a self-starter and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Disclaimer Many positions require motor vehicle record evaluations and medical clearances. Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.
