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Wellpoint Care Network · 6 days ago

Child and Family Well-being Intern

Milwaukee, WI

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Wellpoint Care Network is dedicated to facilitating equity, learning, healing, and wellness for children and families. The Child and Family Well-being Intern will gain experience in program areas, work on special projects, and participate in macro practice experiences, while helping to improve outcomes for children and families involved with child protection systems.

Child CareEducationFamilyHealth CareMedicalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Interaction with clients through a trauma informed lens

Understanding the process and requirements needed to license a home for fostering

Becoming familiarized with the Child Welfare System within Wisconsin, specifically Milwaukee County, and specifically how other roles and departments work alongside Case Management

Understanding the multitude of systems utilized to document and store client information

Interpreting federal, state, and local policies/procedures which dictate Child and Family Wellbeing program procedures

Assisting with program specific projects and research. This includes work alongside a variety of workgroups, and opportunities to shadow work with committees outside of Wellpoint Care Network

Verification of criminal background checks for guardians and all adult household members through communication with licensing agencies and utilization of eWISACWIS; initiation of these checks when necessary

Distribution of completed packets to the guardian and case management agency via secure email and certified mail

Timely follow up with case management agency partners

Qualification

Social WorkChild Welfare KnowledgeMicrosoft OfficeCritical ThinkingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationDetail OrientedSelf-MotivatedTeam Collaboration

Required

Must be an active student pursuing a bachelor's/master's degree and seeking to further develop their career in the social work field, specifically in the area of Child and Family Well-Being

Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, detail oriented, highly effective verbal, and written communication skills

Proficient in the usage of computer software; demonstrate an understanding of computer file systems and computer software packages, e.g., Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams, ADP, etc

Must be honest, dependable and able to meet deadlines; Self-motivated and able to work independently

Physical exam, drug screen, motor vehicle report, and background checks are required for this position

A valid Wisconsin Driver's License or occupational driver's license, reliable transportation and insurance is required