Summer Intern: Child Protection Services

State of South Dakota; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The State of South Dakota, Department of Social Services in Yankton, invites applications for the Intern - Child Protection Services position. This internship supports Family Services Specialists handling cases of child safety, with exposure to assessments, reports, family meetings, and foster care coordination.

Candidates must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and able to travel within the state; coursework in social work or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute.
• Background investigation may be required.
• Preference may be given to juniors/seniors and SD resident students.

Responsibilities

• Assist Family Services Specialists withSafety and child protection cases.
• Receive and assess reports of maltreatment and coordinate family team meetings.
• Support foster and relative homes and assist with matching resource families.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

Currently enrolled student (part-time or full-time)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State of South Dakota, Department of Social Services in Yankton, invites applications for the Intern - Child Protection Services position. This internship supports Family Services Specialists handling cases of child safety, with exposure to assessments, reports, family meetings, and foster care coordination.

Candidates must be enrolled as a part-time or full-time student and able to travel within the state; coursework in social work or related fields is preferred.