Counselor Intern (Unpaid)

Crossroads Programs, Inc; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit behavioral health agency is looking for a Children, Youth, and Family Services Intern in Willingboro Township, New Jersey. The selected intern will engage in various tasks including assisting caseworkers with home visits, providing support during family meetings, and completing necessary documentation. The ideal candidate must be at least 21 years old, enrolled in an approved program, and have a safe driving record. This opportunity is rewarding for those passionate about supporting youth and families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a driver's license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Pass a physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Complete criminal clearances (State Police, FBI, State Child Abuse Clearances).
• Ability to work with computers and necessary software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with home visits and family meetings.
• Supervise family time with clients.
• Complete and document contacts with parents and professionals.
• Engage in team meetings and consultations.
• Transport youth and parents to appointments.

Skills

Good standing with an accredited university

Safe driving

Ability to work with computers

Education

Enrolled in an approved program

Job description

Internship Overview: This internship is reserved for students enrolled in an approved program. Interns will shadow caseworkers, assist with follow-up tasks and responsibilities, observe case staffing, and engage in supervised client interactions. Additionally, they will observe while caseworkers perform the following: assess the functioning of clients in the context of their chosen environments; identify strengths and needs; develop case plans; determine their capacity to make life choice decisions; coordinate the delivery of services from community agencies; document cases; prepare reports, and more.

Description:

Children, Youth, and Family Services Interns:

• Assists with home visits, court, and family meetings.
• Supervise family time.
• Complete and document contacts with parents, collaterals, and other professionals.
• Attend and engage in team meetings, consultations, and group supervision.
• Review various files for information, paperwork, and reports relevant to casework.
• Transport youth and parents to appointments.
• Complete child abuse or neglect assessments
• Provide community resources to families

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be in good standing with Accredited University enrolled in approved program.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Physical exam that includes TB and drug testing.
• Criminal clearances (State Police, FBI and State Child Abuse Clearances)
• Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks, including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
• Work is generally between scheduled Monday and through Friday with some evening, weekend and holiday hours as required.

WHO WE ARE: Crossroads Programs, an affiliate of Apis Services Inc., is a nonprofit 501c3 behavioral health agency celebrating 40 years in service. We provide safe and supportive residential treatment opportunities and therapeutic services to empower youth ages 5 to 21.

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.

Apis Services 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.