Child Welfare Internship

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.

Are you looking for Internship hours? Lutheran Social Services of Illinois would like to invite you for this Child Welfare internship opportunity. To apply, please click the apply button below.

Perks for Interns:

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• Excellent training and development environment
• Flexible with varied hours
• Work schedule available; in-person workdays located in Aurora, IL
• Flexible with a minimum of 3 day/week in office
  
  

What you will Learn:

• DCFS policy and procedure
• Trauma and loss work with children
• Juvenile court, DCFS ACR and legal screening process
• Interview skills
• Mandated reporter training
• Trauma / loss training
• Foster parent recruitment
• Return home, adoption or guardianship process.
• Culture and mission of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
  
  

Intern Qualifications:

• Fall/ Spring placement 15-20 hours a week
• Must be available for group supervision, team meetings and agency trainings
• Must be able to work one evening per week
• Agency cars are available, but use of personal car may be necessary
• Must provide proof of current car insurance
• Must feel comfortable, after a training period, to supervise parent child visits and intervene in the visit when necessary
• Must feel comfortable with in home family visits
• Pass criminal and CANTS (DCFS) background check
• Must be proactive and take the initiative to learn
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.