As a Master’s level practicum student, you will gain the knowledge and experience to help support our resource families and foster youth while cultivating the cultural sensitivity and competency of the CLC. This practicum provides an excellent opportunity for building and cultivating relationships with organizations and community members, case management, providing support services to families and foster youth, along with understanding the key features and implementing the Fostering in Community model of care with resource families and bridge home providers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mandated reporter training
• Car seat training
• Assist Social Worker with ongoing case management support to assigned foster families, including regular home visits, phone calls, and meetings
• Coordinate with external agencies and service providers to ensure that children and families receive necessary support services.
• Assist in crisis intervention and support services for foster families experiencing difficulties or challenges

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Passion for working with families and making a positive impact in their lives
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Education and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field
• Gain practical experience in the field of social work and foster care
• Work closely with experienced professionals and receive supervision and mentorship
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in need

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 when organizing materials or assisting clients
• Proficiency in using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers
• Willingness to travel to off-site locations for client meetings, home visits, or community events as needed
• Stamina and flexibility to adapt to the dynamic and sometimes demanding nature of the role

Who We Are:

The Children’s Legacy Center began in 2016. Our passion is to aid children and youth who have been abused and exploited. We currently achieve this goal by offering forensic interviewing services as a part of our Children’s Advocacy Center. These interviews reduce trauma and help our partner agencies expedite justice for children, youth, and their families. We are now able to build upon this tested and stable foundation and are building out our regional pilot model for exploited children and youth. This model is a diverse, holistic, and far-reaching collection of programs and services that will multiply our impact in the community and beyond. Although each of our team obtains a specific job description, we work collaboratively to develop and expand our organization. We value the health and wellbeing of our team members more than the average workplace. The nature of this work is incredibly difficult, so supporting each other is paramount. We’ve got each other’s backs. We strive daily to create an inclusive environment in which all people feel safe, heard, and valued. The Children’s Legacy Center celebrates cultural differences and similarities among all employees, volunteers, families we serve, and members of our partnering agencies. With an amazing team and our community’s support, we truly believe we can accomplish anything!

The Children’s Legacy Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of the Children’s Legacy Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at (530) 768-1880.