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Intern - Bachelors

Job in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listing for: Family Service Association of Greater Elgin Area
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-09-13
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Community Health, Mental Health
  • Healthcare
    Community Health, Mental Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 20 USD Hourly USD 15.00 20.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s level program in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field at the time of internship.
  • Must meet criteria to qualify as a Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) by being at least 21 years of age, be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, have demonstrated skills in the field of services to adults or children, have demonstrated the ability to work within the Provider's structure and accept supervision, and have demonstrated the ability to work constructively with Clients, treatment resources and the community per Medicaid rule 132 standards.
  • Effective positive interpersonal communication skills.
  • Willingness to approach tasks and experiences with a positive attitude, and receive feedback from Field Supervisor.
Internship Description
Stipend offered!
Qualifications
  • Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s level program in Social Work, Psychology, or other related field at the time of internship.
  • Must meet criteria to qualify as a Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA) by being at least 21 years of age, be a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, have demonstrated skills in the field of services to adults or children, have demonstrated the ability to work within the Provider's structure and accept supervision, and have demonstrated the ability to work constructively with Clients, treatment resources and the community per Medicaid rule 132 standards.
  • Effective positive interpersonal communication skills.
  • Willingness to approach tasks and experiences with a positive attitude, and receive feedback from Field Supervisor.
Benefits Include:
  • Mileage reimbursement for approved travel based on Expense Reimbursement Policy
  • Supervision
  • Educational Opportunities
  • Access to the resources and additional training opportunities
Internship Responsibilities
  • Adhere to FSA policies, rules, and standards of practices as well as all applicable ethical codes. NASW and ACA Code of Ethics.
  • Complete all necessary employee onboarding requirements in a timely manner.
  • Establish a written learning agreement with Field Instructor. Identify specific learning objectives and create a consistent schedule as well as evaluation arrangements.
  • Participate in completing any required internship evaluations or meetings with school.
  • Adhere to field placement schedule and notify Field Instructor of any changes prior to changes being implemented. Notify Field Instructor of unavoidable absences or inability to come in at scheduled times.
  • Complete assigned tasks by Field Supervisor that may include direct client interactions, documentation, and/or completion of an assigned project.
  • Responsible for working with collaterals on behalf of active clients, including: referral and linkage, discharge planning with in-patient psychiatric facilities, and the advocacy of a client’s rights within the education, legal, state and mental health systems.
  • Use good judgement in all work to ensure client safety. Seek out necessary resources and practices effective self-care to enhance performance in all internship duties.
  • Maintain all client’s confidentiality and rights under the HIPAA law.
Workday/Hours

FSA offer flexible scheduling for interns, and can be determined during the interview process. Typically interns work around 12-15 hours each week.

Supervision
  • Weekly/Bi-Weekly individual supervision with a social worker with two or more years of experience.
  • Once a month group supervision with interns with a social worker with two or more years of experience.
  • Responsible for reporting to supervisor regularly about problem cases or situation, need for special services and resource information.
  • Responsible for discussing learning progress and experiences.
Administrative
  • Maintain a record of field hours and assigned duties in…
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