Intern - Bachelor's

Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 6,700 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend offered

Mileage reimbursement

Supervision

Educational opportunities

Training opportunities

Job summary

Family Service Association of Greater Elgin seeks an enthusiastic intern in a bachelor’s level social work or psychology program to support case management and program services in Elgin, IL. You will work under supervision, complete tasks, and gain hands-on experience in serving individuals and families.

Typical schedule is 12–15 hours per week with flexible times during the semester. The internship offers supervision, learning objectives, and access to trainings, with a stipend provided.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s level program in Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
• Must meet criteria to qualify as RSA by age 21+, have a high school diploma or GED, and related experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to receive supervision and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to FSA policies, rules, and ethical codes (NASW/ACA).
• Complete all onboarding requirements in a timely manner.
• Establish a written learning agreement with Field Instructor and outline learning objectives.
• Participate in internship evaluations or meetings with school.
• Maintain client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Assist with field tasks, documentation, and assigned projects.
• Support referral and linkage to community resources when appropriate.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field (in progress)

Job description

We are constantly looking for talented and passionate individuals who are willing to make a difference in the lives of thepeople of theGreater Elgin Area.

Family Service Association of Greater Elgin (FSA) fosters a culture of support, accountability, and transparency. We strive to provideour employees with the resources they need to deliver the best care for our clients and thrive in the field. Our collaborative work environmentand high ethical standards aid us in providing the continuity of care necessary to reach successful treatment outcomes.

Every FSA Staff Member is empowered to be themselves and do their best work…

"Being a bilingual psychiatric case manager has been an incredible experience that has helped me grow as a clinician.Having the opportunity to closely work with our psychiatric providers and sitting in on psychiatric evaluations andfollow-up appointments has allowed me to gain a wealth of knowledge regarding psychotropic medication treatment as well aspresentations for a plethora of diagnoses that include depressive disorders; anxiety disorders; bipolar spectrum disorder;eating disorders; disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders; and trauma- and stressor-related disorders. Additionally,it has provided me with the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from outpatient therapists." – Miriam C. (Integrated Service Coordination)

"We see individuals and families who are at a loss as to what to do when it comes to mental health. They themselves are strugglingwith mental illness or someone in their family is struggling and resources are few and far to come by in the area. Waitlists rangefrom a few months to see a therapist to a couple of years to see a psychiatrists that accepts their insurance, or they need to payout of pocket for the services and have to choose between their mental health or their physical health. We help fill in that gap forthese individuals and families to access mental health services in a matter of a couple of weeks sometimes or help provide referralsfor agencies that do accept their insurance but are not well known. We help these individuals and families get back to a level offunctioning they were previously at before their mental health began to negatively impact their lives." - Sarah W. (SASS Crisis)

"Working at FSA has been an amazing experience for me. The team based atmosphere at FSA has benefited me as a clinician and allof the clients we serve. As such a well-organized nonprofit, we are able to reach many communities and provide high quality servicesto those in need. Some days can be challenging, but knowing I make a difference keeps me going and coming back each day for more." -Stephanie O. (Family Support Program)

Family Service Association of Greater Elgin provides equal employment opportunities to all employeesand applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regardto race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteranstatus, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state or local laws.

Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Family Service Association of Greater Elgin is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Available Positions

Position:Intern - Bachelor's

Location: Elgin, IL

Job Id:235

# of Openings:2

InternshipDescription

Stipend offered!

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s level program in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field at the time of internship.
• Must meet criteria to qualify as a Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) by being at least 21 years of age, be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, have demonstrated skills in the field of services to adults or children, have demonstrated the ability to work within the Provider's structure and accept supervision, and have demonstrated the ability to work constructively with Clients, treatment resources and the community per Medicaid rule 132 standards.
• Effective positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to approach tasks and experiences with a positive attitude, and receive feedback from Field Supervisor.

Benefits Include:
Mileage reimbursement for approved travel based on Expense Reimbursement Policy; Supervision; Educational Opportunities; Access to the resources and additional training opportunities.

Internship Responsibilities:

• Adhere to FSA policies, rules, and standards of practices as well as all applicable ethical codes. NASW and ACA Code of Ethics.
• Complete all necessary employee onboarding requirements in a timely manner.
• Establish a written learning agreement with Field Instructor. Identify specific learning objectives and create a consistent schedule as well as evaluation arrangements.
• Participate in completing any required internship evaluations or meetings with school.
• Adhere to field placement schedule and notify Field Instructor of any changes prior to changes being implemented. Notify Field Instructor of unavoidable absences or inability to come in at scheduled times.
• Complete assigned tasks by Field Supervisor that may include direct client interactions, documentation, and/or completion of an assigned project.
• Responsible for working with collaterals on behalf of active clients, including: referral and linkage, discharge planning with in-patient psychiatric facilities, and the advocacy of a client's rights within the education, legal, state and mental health systems.
• Use good judgement in all work to ensure client safety. Seek out necessary resources and practices effective self-care to enhance performance in all internship duties.
• Maintain all client's confidentiality and rights under the HIPAA law.

Workday/Hours:
FSA offer flexible scheduling for interns, and can be determined during the interview process. Typical interns work around 12-15 hours each week.

Supervision

• Weekly/Bi-Weekly individual supervision with a social worker with two or more years of experience.
• Once a month group supervision with interns with a social worker with two or more years of experience.
• Responsible for reporting to supervisor regularly about problem cases or situation, need for special services and resource information.
• Responsible for discussing learning progress and experiences.

Administrative

• Maintain a record of field hours and assigned duties in collaboration with the Field Instructor.
• Responsible for completion of and meeting deadlines