SCO Family of Services · 4 months ago
EARLY CHILDHOOD - SOCIAL WORK INTERN
Brooklyn, NY
Internship
Onsite
InternSCO Family of Services is dedicated to supporting families and ensuring the well-being of children. They are seeking a Social Work Intern to maintain relationships with families, provide case management services, and promote parent involvement in program activities.
FamilyNon ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Maintains relationships with families
Utilize Solution-Based Casework—an evidence-based family support program that focuses on partnering with families to ensure the safety and well-being of children—to provide case management services, including assisting families in determining family strengths, needs, and goals
Assist parents with understanding and implementing the Family Partnership Agreement in order to encourage and promote their overall development including achievement of self-sufficiency as well as positive developmental outcomes for their children
Work in collaboration with other Family Support staff and consultants to monitor, track and coordinate services for children and parents assist in planning parent activities, encourage parent participation in program activities and obtain feedback from parents regarding the level of satisfaction with the services they receive
Participate in staffing of all families on their caseload and case studies
Promote and maintain parent involvement in governance, activities, and services
Maintain a working knowledge of community resources and current trends in social services
Maintain records and document services in a timely manner
Ensure program maintains funded enrollment level and waiting list, fill vacancies as needed at the individual sites and analyze enrollment data to inform the planning process
Oversee the planning and implementation of parent orientation
Participate in recruiting volunteers from the community
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Pursuing BA Degree or higher in social work or a related field
Relevant experience working with children and families in a community-based program
Demonstrated ability to stay abreast of developments in best practice and research relating to early education and family engagement
Ability to establish supportive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of community resources and capacity to develop community cooperation to ensure that families receive comprehensive services
Ability and willingness to work in a program located in a high-risk, low-income community
Experience in multi-cultural environments serving vulnerable or underserved populations
Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and supportive team member
Ability to utilize and provide reflective supervision
Proficiency in multiple software applications, including most Microsoft Office products
Possess a strong belief in peoples ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both oral and written
Diligent; Strong time management skills
Must be fully vaccinated
Team player
Company
SCO Family of Services
SCO Family of Services is a non-profit organization that provides vital human services.
Founded in 1895
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.1MKey Investors
Webster Bank
2024-09-18Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Keith Little
President & CEO
Douglas O'Dell
Chief Operating Officer
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