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Union County, NC · 2 months ago

Intern-Senior Social Worker

Monroe, NC

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Union County, NC is seeking a Social Work Intern to provide advanced casework services for at-risk children facing neglect and abuse. The role involves performing investigations, providing counseling, and managing cases under supervision while gaining knowledge of social work practices and policies.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Observe/shadow Case Management, Foster Care and Guardianship Services for children/adults who have been neglected and/or abused

Observe/shadow clinical and social investigation, assessment of individuals and family dynamics, and crisis intervention

Attend school meetings and Child and Family Team meetings

Complete referrals for treatment and placement in foster care or residential facilities

Complete collaterals and supervise visitation

Observe/shadow home visits at least once a month for each foster child assigned to the case

Maintain case data and documentation through various computer programs as needed

Gain knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to complex casework, treatment and investigation of abuse or neglect of children and adults

Gain knowledge of policies and procedures as evidenced by the ability to cite the authority of federal and state law

Perform other related duties as assigned