Bellefaire JCB · 1 month ago
JDN Social Work Intern (Summer / Fall 2026)
Shaker Heights, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerBellefaire JCB is a non-profit organization providing a united, community-based network of services. The Social Work Intern will observe and interact in the classroom to learn about child development and early childhood mental health while assisting with various programming and support services for clients and their families.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Assist Director in all Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH)-related programming, including providing behavioral health consultation services or intervention based on client assessed needs as well as providing consultation with teachers, parents, and children regarding skill development and symptom monitoring and management
Assist in the interviewing of clients to obtain information pertinent to establishing and maintaining effective client records and service plans. Gather information in a timely and systemic manner that will enable ongoing diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning
Provide child care supportive services to client and child care staff as needed and requested by parents and center administrators
Work with teachers and get approved any projects prior to presentation in the classroom
Adapt to changing needs of classroom and maintain classroom tone set by teacher
Remain cognizant and supportive of the teacher/student and teacher/parent relations. Assist and help advocate on behalf of clients and families to secure needed resources, services and supports
Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training
All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the children’s records through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards
Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during time at the school. 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
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Must be enrolled in a Master's of Social Work or Counseling program
Licensure: Social Work Trainee or Counselor Trainee license required
Cultural Competency: Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics
Interpersonal Communication: Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language
Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures
Collaboration & Teamwork: Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members
Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions
Preferred
Previous experience working with children
Company
Bellefaire JCB
Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child welfare agencies providing a variety behavioral health.
Founded in 1868
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase