Social Services Intern

Johnston County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description

The Johnston County DSS mission is to serve aid and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families. We provide human services programs that are intended to promote the health, well-being, self-sufficiency and protection of families, children and adults within our community. Our agency provides a few paid internships to college/university students who will receive supervision while completing their internship duties.

Internship hours will be scheduled during hours of operation between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Please note: Submitting an application is not a guarantee of placement and the selection of applicants will be contingent on availability of internship opportunities.

Review of applications will be ongoing until positions are filled for Spring Semester, Summer Semester, and Fall Semester Internship.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Selected interns assigned to Johnston County Department of Social Services have the opportunity to experience adult and child welfare services to assist individuals in overcoming life's challenges and strengthening our community by providing high quality social services.
• Involves providing students with an overview of Adult and Child Welfare programs while integrating social work theory and knowledge in a structured learning environment.
• Students learn the written, oral, and technological skills required to implement social work standards in a professional setting.
• Internship opportunities are provided in the following departments, Adult Services, Child Protective Services, In-Home Services, Foster Care and or Adoptions.

Other Duties:

• Maintaining case history records and preparing reports
• Attend court to observe the role of a social worker
• Observe social worker counsel individuals, families, groups, or communities
• Assist with interviewing adults, children and their families individually and or a group setting to assess their situations, capabilities, and challenges
• Identify needed services required to meet the needs of adults, youth and children
• Assist with providing community outreach referrals to strengthen supportive services to citizens
• Perform administrative tasks related to social work functions
• Complete case documentation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic computer skills including knowledge of Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practice and equipment.
• General knowledge of social, economic, and health problems/programs.
• Ability to work closely with social work supervisors, social workers, clients, and the public with professionalism.
• Ability to plan and organize work and to understand and interpret laws, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to follow established procedures and specific instructions.
• Ability to summarize facts and evidence, and prepare reports as needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly and logically in oral and written form.

Desired Education and Experience

Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate Social Work or Human Services degree accredited program.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Other duties may be assigned.

Important Pre-Employment Information:

• If the position requires a degree, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire.
• A pre-employment reference check will be conducted.
• A background check may be required and may include criminal history, motor vehicle records, sex offender registry checks, pre-employment drug screening, SBI fingerprinting, and, if applicable, a National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) check.
• A conviction record does not automatically disqualify you from employment, unless otherwise required by state law. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.