MSW Intern

Women's Bean Project; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A non-profit organization in Denver is looking for a Social Work Intern to assist participants in a transitional employment program. The intern will manage an independent caseload, providing case management, facilitating psycho-education groups, and supporting participants in achieving their goals. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a passion for helping individuals overcome barriers to employment. This role is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of women facing significant challenges.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide case management to program participants.
• Experience in developing curriculum and facilitating groups.
• Strong communication skills to assist participants effectively.

Responsabilités

• Provide case management services to participants.
• Facilitate psycho-education groups and develop curriculum.
• Assist participants in accessing resources and achieving goals.

Description du poste

The social work intern will work directly with participants in our transitional employment program. Women's Bean Project is a non-profit and social enterprise that believes all women have the power to transform their lives through employment. Program participants are employed and earn a steady paycheck and receive supportive services to overcome barriers to employment through case management, life skills and job readiness classes, and community referrals. Women’s Bean Project offers a public way to address chronic unemployment, recidivism, welfare dependency and a host of other challenges. Participants in the program are overcoming a variety of barriers including incarceration, homelessness, substance use disorders, and domestic violence.

The social work intern will provide case management services to participants in our program. Interns will have an independent caseload and will meet with participants on a weekly basis to assist participants in accessing resources, addressing critical basic needs and barriers, and working with to set and achieve short- and long-term goals. Interns will develop curriculum and facilitate psycho-education groups with participants. Interns will take an active role in program facilitation, evaluation and research, development, and organizing and implementing an alumni group.