COUNSELOR INTERN

Job Type: Internship
Location: Children’s Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS)
Eligibility: Students enrolled in an approved academic program

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? This hands-on Counselor Internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain meaningful, real-world experience in youth, family, and behavioral health services. Interns are immersed in treatment-oriented care, working alongside experienced professionals while developing practical skills essential for a future career in counseling, social work, or human services.

Interns will actively participate in a dynamic learning environment that includes observation, supervised client interactions, and case management support. You’ll gain exposure to the full scope of services provided to children and families, including:

• Observing and assisting with client assessments in real-life settings




• Identifying client strengths, needs, and goals




• Supporting the development and implementation of case plans




• Participating in case staffing and treatment planning




• Coordinating services with community partners




• Learning professional documentation and report preparation

Children, Youth, and Family Services Interns may:

• Assist with home visits, court appearances, and family meetings




• Document contacts with parents, collaterals, and professionals




• Participate in team meetings, consultations, and group supervision




• Review case files, reports, and supporting documentation




• Transport youth and parents to appointments




• Assist with child abuse and neglect assessments




• Connect families with valuable community resources

• Enrolled and in good standing at an accredited university in a bachelor’s degree program (no clinical practice included).




• At least 21 years of age




• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record




• Physical exam including TB screening




• Required criminal clearances (State Police, FBI, and State Child Abuse)




• Successful completion of background and reference checks




• Basic computer proficiency




• Availability primarily Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends

Learn more at http://www.choryfs.org/.

Who We Are: The Children's Home of Reading Youth, Family Services (CHOR YFS) an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., is expanding its programs to offer treatment-oriented care rather than custodial care. Today our programs allow us to meet the critical behavioral and mental health needs of over 650 children and families every year! Visit BuildingKidsLives.org to learn more about our programs and who we serve.

Who is Apis Services Inc:. Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterments.

Apis Services, Inc and affiliate’s provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.