BCFS Health & Human Services · 3 months ago
Program Intern
San Antonio, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expBCFS Health & Human Services is a company dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others. The Program Intern will assist program staff and clients in implementing the ETV program, providing financial assistance to foster youth for postsecondary education or vocational training.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assess clients’ needs and assist with the application process
Verify eligibility
Monitor education and training achievements
Able to connect with young adults and families at-risk
File documentation and enter required data into Salesforce within 72 hours of client service
Manage projects as assigned
Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Program Director and all appropriate state and county enforcement agencies
Meet all deadlines required by the Program Director and state/federal partners
Maintain own schedule for office visits and events
Identify and maintain professional relationships with clients and community partners
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training and case consultations
Participate in events, resource fairs and activities in the community as assigned
Implement BCFS safety protocols including evacuating with youth and other staff in case of an emergency
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations
Maintains BCFS HHS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with the required dress code, at all times
Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position
Meet all service goals for the year to include providing case management to assigned clients per semester
Meet with the program director for 1 hour weekly as required by the university
Enter all case management sessions, action plans, and 90-day follow-ups in Salesforce within 72 hours of client contact
Submits monthly reports as specified by the Program Director
Present final research project to the program team during case consultation
Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English. c. Work in a fast-paced environment. d. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. f. Travel as needed
Other job duties as assigned per grant requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or Master level student in a human services program
No prior experience is required
Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years)
Students are expected to be enrolled in a graduate level internship/practicum course throughout the duration of their internship experience(s)
Maintain liability insurance throughout their internship/practicum experience(s)
Company
BCFS Health & Human Services
BCFS Health and Human Services established in 1944 is a non-profit organization with locations and nationally doing noble work across Texas and the United States, specializing in community-based care for at risk families and children (abused and/or neglected & domestic violence), prevention & early intervention services, housing for young adults aging out of the foster care system, mental health & life skill services, advocacy and case management coordination for survivors of human trafficking, medical programs for women who are pregnant or post-partum, and serving families who have a child with a disability or special needs by providing them with an opportunity to visit the world’s first theme park designed with individuals with special needs in mind.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Maria Cansino
Partnerships Supervisor - Common Thread
Tiffany Hernandez
Regional Partnerships Coordinator
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