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Bellefaire JCB · 2 months ago

Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Association (JBBBSA) Macro/Mezzo Social Work Intern (Summer / Fall 2026

Shaker Heights, OH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Bellefaire JCB is a non-profit organization focused on community-based services, and they are seeking a Macro/Mezzo Social Work Intern. The intern will support the Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association by assisting with program coordination, volunteer recruitment, fundraising, and event planning while also maintaining contact with a small assigned caseload.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Assist Program Director and JBBBSA Board/volunteers in various duties related to fundraising, volunteer recruitment, event planning and coordination, and enhancing community partnerships

Assist in providing supportive supervision to mentors, mentees, and guardians, as appropriate, to help maintain the integrity of mentoring matches (community based) through the entire match life cycle (interview, training, introduction, supervision, assessment and closure)

Remain in compliance with JBBBSA program standards, including specified documents, policies, practices, procedures and materials

Responsible for all administrative aspects including, but not limited to, record keeping, supervision, attending staff meetings, monthly individual meetings with mentors, guardians and mentees, and other meetings and functions of agency, overseeing volunteer committees, attendance at program/ agency events and outings

Serve as a resource person, referral source and advocate to Bellefaire JCB and other appropriate community services

Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and program standards

Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training

Assist with and attend special events and annual meetings as required

All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards

Respect the privacy of mentees and clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material

Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Social WorkCultural CompetencyInterpersonal CommunicationTechnical ProficiencyProblem SolvingService OrientationProfessional & Ethical ConductIndependent JudgmentCollaborationTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

Must be enrolled in graduate school for Social Work, Counseling, or Nonprofit Management

Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date

Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment

Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics

Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language

Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures

Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members

Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions

Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not

Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions

Experience working with children, adolescents and their families