Fresh Start Women's Foundation · 1 week ago
Social Worker Intern
Phoenix, AZ, US
Internship
Onsite
InternFresh Start Women's Foundation is dedicated to supporting women through various life transitions. The Social Worker Intern will provide essential support, assist clients in setting personal and professional goals, and offer crisis intervention while working under the supervision of the Director of Social Work.
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Responsibilities
Training to conduct strength based bio-psycho-social assessments with individual clients using a Strengths Based Empowerment model
Engage clients for ongoing social work services as they transition through life challenges and participate in personal and professional development programs
Help women to prioritize their current needs and create an action plan in alignment with their goals
Provide immediate crisis intervention to clients in need
Support staff in de-escalation of clients in Women’s Resource Center as needed
Support clients in navigating community and state systems and resources
Conduct “First Steps” Orientations and follow up duties as assigned
Present workshops and/or facilitate psycho-educational empowerment and support groups
Assist in developing partnerships with other service providers and members of the community
Document client interaction appropriately and in adherence to confidentiality standards
Adhere to Social Work Standards and ethics
Complete client data monthly reports
Training and supervision of ASU Master of Social Work student interns
Interview and coordinate outside presenters for appropriate workshops and support groups held at Fresh Start
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in a MSW or BSW accredited program
Knowledge of non-profit organizations and issues impacting women required
Basic computer skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills required
Skill working with diverse populations required
Must be able to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance
Must have clear and competent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work respectfully and effectively with a variety of individuals including clients, volunteers, staff, donors and community partners
Understanding and compassion for women from all walks of life
Must consistently exhibit high levels of initiative, flexibility and professionalism
Physical duties including lifting, standing, etc. may be required
Willingness to support other departments when needed
Skilled at working and staying motivated in both a team and individual work environment
Willingness to attend outside meetings and events to represent Fresh Start
Strong organizational, problem solving and decision making skills, ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, demanding environment
Must be willing to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends
Benefits
$1,000 Stipend
Company
Fresh Start Women's Foundation
Fresh Start provides access and resources that help women achieve self-sufficiency and use their strength to thrive.
Founded in 1992
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.84MKey Investors
JP Morgan ChaseU.S. Department of Labor
2023-05-17Grant· $1.3M
2022-08-29Grant· $0.54M
Leadership Team
Kim McWaters
President and Chief Executive Officer
Abdu Dahr
Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
https://freshstartwomen.org
2025-02-11
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