Social Work Internship (Bachelor Level) - LGSH

SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIP (BACHELOR LEVEL) - LGSH

SOCIAL WORK INTERNSHIP (BACHELOR LEVEL) - LGSH

JOIN OUR TEAM:  Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission lifts up families and children in ways that no other organization can.

Position Summary: The LGSH Social Work Bachelor Level Intern assists with providing quality case management, educational workshops and community resources for participants (pre-residential, in residence, and post-residential) of the LGSH program.  The LGSH Social Work Bachelor Level Intern will also provide all services through a Strengths Based and Trauma-Informed lenses and attend all Strengths Based and trauma-informed service trainings for NKCAC staff.

Hours: This position is an unpaid internship working 15-20 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Follow and adhere to the Social Work Code of Ethics as outlined by the National Association of Social Workers.
• Observe and assist in applicant orientation sessions, workshops for those going through the application process.
• Observe in the completion of academic and psychosocial assessments for select candidates prior to final acceptance and program admissions referral to Property Management for housing application. 
• Provide Case Management for up to three in residence families.
• Provide all services through a Strengths Based and Trauma-Informed lenses
• Assist in researching community resources and processes on a micro and macro level scale.
• In conjunction with LGSH staff, connect all participants to community resources and additional support services as needed.  
• Provide timely follow-up calls and reminders for participants as necessary.
• Develop knowledge regarding program, state and federal policies that impact all LGSH candidates.
• Maintain inventory and distribute emergency pantry items to participants in residence.
• Assist in the coordination of distribution of donations to incoming and established LGSH residence. 
• Organize educational family workshops for in-residence participants.
• Share information about LGSH and support referral relationships with the community through presentations, tabling events, and informational sessions with area schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations
• Work with LGSH Director to organize informational sessions, social, and recreational activities for LGSH participants and families to support the goals of academic advising and case management services.
• Attend all Strengths Based and trauma-informed service trainings for NKCAC staff, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Level Degree Candidate participating in an accredited Social Work Program.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to have a flexible schedule, open too daytime, evening and weekend hours.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and internet databases
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a group setting, peer to peer and autonomously.
• Willingness to practice and develop interpersonal, oral, written, and direct service skills
• Ability to work with people of diverse and varying socio-economic backgrounds
• NKCAC-LGSH Program cannot employ anyone who has been found by the Cabinet to have abused or neglected a child

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 25lbs up to 10% of the time
• Ability to sit at, read, and enter data on computer for prolonged periods of time up to 75% of the time

Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s mission is to help individuals, and families develop the knowledge, opportunities and resources they need to achieve self-reliance within 8 counties. As a nonprofit, we value Empathy, Dignity, Independence, and Accountability. We want to hire candidates who are as passionate as we are to fulfill our mission. If you embrace our values and have a passion to help others, we invite you to apply and potentially become a part of our team!

 
*NKCAC is an equal opportunity employer: EEO – Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

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