Internship Title: Pathway’s to Success Social Work Intern
Agency Overview: Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4), is a behavioral health advocate and social service provider, offering a quality, comprehensive customer-oriented services tailored to the diversity of its consumers.
Internship Description: As a Social Work Intern at C4 Pathway’s to Success program, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment under the guidance of experienced social work professionals. This internship is designed to provide you with exposure to various aspects of social work practice, including case management, client advocacy, program development, and community outreach.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Care Coordination/Case Management: Assist social workers in conducting client assessments, developing individualized service plans, and coordinating access to resources such as therapy, education, community supports, housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
2. Client Support: Provide direct support to clients and families through child and family team meetings, home visits, crisis intervention, and emotional support. Help clients navigate complex systems and advocate for their rights and needs.
3. Program Assistance: Assist in the development, implementation, and facilitation of appropriate supportive groups and services. Shadowing Care Coordinators during designated family meetings. Contribute ideas for program improvement and expansion during weekly in-person staff meetings.
4. Community Outreach: Identifying community supports based on client’sstrengths and needs and assist clients with access and enrollment.
5. Administrative Tasks: Complete administrative tasks as needed, such as maintaining client records, scheduling appointments, and documenting client interactions in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Benefits:
• Hands-on experience in a professional social work setting.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced social work professionals.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families in need.
• A truly diverse internship experience that provides opportunity grow in many different elements of the social work field.
• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate academic commitments.
Duration and Schedule: This internship is available on a part-time basis, requiring a commitment of [number] hours per week for a duration of [number] months. Flexible scheduling options are available to accommodate academic commitments.This internship can also accommodate full-time hours for those completing their internship over the summer.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the Pathways to Success Social Work Internship at Community Counseling Centers of Chicago (C4) to Steve Bollinger, Program Supervisor (stephen.bollinger@c4chicago.org) ). In your cover letter, please specify your availability and preferred start date.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Early application is encouraged.
Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in Social Work or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Compassion, empathy, and a commitment to social justice and advocacy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer skills.