Intern, Child Protection Services: Help Safeguard Families

State of South Dakota; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 23,332 - 33,231; Part time

Job summary

State of South Dakota in Watertown is offering an Intern - Child Protection Services position within the Department of Social Services. The internship supports Family Services Specialists and may involve direct interventions with at-risk families under supervision.

Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and by the internship start have completed one year (nine months) of their program. Preference for SD residents and students of SD institutions.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply.
• By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.
• Positions can be filled prior to the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Assist Family Services Specialists with families whose children are unsafe.
• Receive reports from the community regarding allegations of child maltreatment.
• Assist with assessments and interventions to secure child safety.

Skills

Student status

Education

Part-time/Full-time student in college/university/tech institute

One year (nine months) completed

Job description

State of South Dakota in Watertown is offering an Intern - Child Protection Services position within the Department of Social Services. The internship supports Family Services Specialists and may involve direct interventions with at-risk families under supervision.

Applicants must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and by the internship start have completed one year (nine months) of their program. Preference for SD residents and students of SD institutions.