NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
Internship: Bachelor and Master of Social Work
Hennepin County
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$23/hr - $24/hrNEOGOV is part of Hennepin County's Human Services and Public Health Department, seeking social work interns for the summer. Interns will work alongside Child Services Workers to support the well-being of children in out-of-home placements and engage in various child protection activities across different units.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with child protection social workers (CPSWs) to support placements, address administrative tasks, and work internal and external partners to increase child well-being as needed on cases
Attend court hearings, if required, and discussions with County Attorneys and CPSWs regarding case updates
Make field visits to clients' homes in collaboration with the CPSW (the CPSW should still be seeing the children on cases even with a CSW assigned)
Provide support to children/youth on assigned cases
Design and partner with the CPSWs with the follow through on case and treatment plans
Make referrals to appropriate community resources and arrange for services while interpreting social and emotional factors to other's involved in treatment of children/youth
Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Work Unit Supervisor
This area answers and documents calls from the child maltreatment reporting line, processes child maltreatment reports, and may possibly respond to emergent child safety cases
This area conducts investigations and assessments of alleged child maltreatment reports
This area provides direct social work services to families in which abuse or neglect has been reported in order to carry out the statutory mandate to investigate, protect children from further harm, and safeguard and enhance the welfare of abused/neglected children
This area provides supports and services to Native American families and are responsible for complying with the mandates contained in the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act
This area is a family-centered, strengths-based, and culturally relevant approach to engaging families
This area is responsible for the identification and assessment of relative and kin resources for children who have been court ordered into out-of-home placements
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in one of the following as of Summer 2026: Current enrollment as a senior year level in a bachelor's degree program in social work from an accredited university and program
Current enrollment in a master's degree program in social work from an accredited university and program
Current enrollment in a Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholars Program at an accredited social work university and program
Access to reliable internet connection and self-supported hybrid office space
Access to reliable transportation
While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin
Preferred
Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
Computer applications such as Microsoft Office or Google equivalent products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
Work effectively with a culturally and increasing diverse client population
Attended trainings, courses, or seminars to expand understanding and appreciation of diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness
Knowledge of principles and practices of social work
Knowledge of social work ethics
Knowledge of interviewing and counseling techniques
Knowledge of county and community resources
Knowledge of norms and values of varying cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds
Benefits
$500 referral bonus
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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