National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) · 13 hours ago
Foster Care Internship; Master's Level Columbus Ohio
Columbus, OH
Internship
Onsite
InternNational Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications on our Foster Care team for the Summer, 2026 and Fall, 2026 in our Columbus region. As an intern, you will get hands-on experience working with the foster care population, with a large portion of the experience being community based work.
Child CareCommunitiesHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provides appropriate individual, group, and family mental health services, case management, transportation, and other professional services, meeting or exceeding established outcomes thresholds on behalf of persons served
Traveling as needed, to provide community-based services to youth and families
Completing all required documentation in a timely manner
Completing all required training in a timely manner
Coordinating and monitoring services for the youth and family in the community, including but not limited to, mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services
Regularly reviews and modifies youth-based plans to assure consistent progress and success on written plan goals
Establishes and maintains strong relationship with assigned foster parents and families of origin
Assists in family reunification and/or stabilization efforts with the youth’s primary family or other permanent living arrangements consistent with the youth’s case plan
Provides safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required to assure safety and stability for youth served
Actively participates in the weekly supervision process
Qualification
Required
Master's of Social Work or Master's of Clinical Counseling Internship
Enrollment in a Master level Social Work or Master's level Clinical Counseling program required
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution
Enrolled in an accredited institution for a Master's Degree in Social Work or Master's in Clinical Counseling
An internship or field placement is a requirement by the institution
Upon the completion of the internship, the individual would receive credit toward their pursued degree
LSW, SWT or CT licensure required
You must be 21 years of age on the first day of your internship
Capacity to remain objective and professional in all areas of job function
Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers
Demonstrates tolerance and respect for the ideas and actions of others
Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
Valid driver's license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Preferred
Experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred
A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours
Company
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
(NYAP) National Youth Advocate Program has a non-negotiable commitment to do what is best for children, youth and their families.
Founded in 1978
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas McDermott
Chief Financial Officer
Angela Nelson
Human Resources Business Partner
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