Job Description

Children's Home Society of Florida

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

As an Intern you’ll assist our staff in providing services that offer hope, healing, and health to children, teens, and adults through clinical and supportive counseling services. This unpaid internship opportunity that will provide real-world experience within clinical counseling in a multigenerational and multicultural client setting!

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities

YOU WILL:

• Assist in administrative duties for homeless case management such as completing paperwork and referrals, organizing client files, making appointments for clients
• Assist case managers in planning and executing monthly client meetings and activities
• Attend events for community outreach when available
• Observe and assist in client intakes and weekly meetings
• All duties are completed under the supervision of a task supervisor

YOU HAVE:

• Working knowledge about case management
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that allow you to work well with diverse teams and clients
• Resiliency, with a propensity to persevere in spite of constant change
• A sincere passion for helping others in need.

YOU NEED:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor’s or Master's degree program within Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, or comparable human services-related degree seeking non-clinical internship experience
• Must be available some days and evenings with a flexible schedule to complete internship hours

Please note: This is an unpaid internship opportunity to provide you a learning experience.

Together, good can be done.