Spring Intern: Child Protection & Family Support

Sdsoybean; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Social Services in Yankton, SD invites an Intern - Child Protection Services for the Spring session (January–May). The role supports Family Services Specialists in safeguarding children, coordinating family team meetings, and aiding foster/relative placement efforts.

Applicants should be students in social work or related fields, with strong communication skills and willingness to travel within the state. Monday–Friday schedule typical, with occasional extra hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a part-time/full-time student.
• Completed one year (nine months) by internship start.
• Preference for juniors/seniors, SD residents or SD institutions.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Family Services Specialists with cases involving safety of children.
• Engage in direct interventions and coordinate family meetings.
• Support foster/relative placements and matching resource families.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Coursework in social work/psychology/sociology/child development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Social Services in Yankton, SD invites an Intern - Child Protection Services for the Spring session (January–May). The role supports Family Services Specialists in safeguarding children, coordinating family team meetings, and aiding foster/relative placement efforts.

Applicants should be students in social work or related fields, with strong communication skills and willingness to travel within the state. Monday–Friday schedule typical, with occasional extra hours as needed.