Internship - ASW​/Community Partners Child Safety; Suumer​/Fall

Introduction

Firefly Children and Family Alliance is a nonprofit that has supported Indiana families and adults for generations. Our organization is built on the belief that giving kids and adults the chance to succeed creates stronger communities. We help Hoosiers overcome hardship and unhealthy behaviors.

START A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE

Few internships offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our interns, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly is currently seeking an Intern for our Community Partners for Child Safety program. As an intern with Firefly, you will have the ability to shadow and gain a critical understanding of the rewards and challenges of the social services field. Our interns come out of our program with a key understanding of their impending careers and equipped with real world expectations.

• Create learning objectives to meet school program expectations for student learning plan with your supervisor.
• Learn about & engage in the processes & procedures of home-based programming.
• Shadow field staff and interact with referral families/individuals.
• Participate in individual & group supervision, and team meetings.
• Assist program staff, including but not limited to director, case managers, therapists and administrative staff.
• Learn about various Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) & apply to various cases.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with our partner agency, Department of Child Services (DCS).
• Engage in agency offered trainings.
• Assist with data entry as needed.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

As a Community Partner for Child Safety Intern, you may meet families challenged by:

• Child neglect and abuse
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Mental health crisis
• Housing insecurity
• Parent/child conflicts
• Intimate partner violence

Your work with families may involve:

• Home visits
• Assessments
• Program Outreach experiences and Child Abuse Prevention Activities/Events
• Case documentation

* all as a shadow with field staff*

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• A desire to make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• Conviction about the capacity for all people to grow and change for the better.
• A valid driver's license and insurance.
• Clear, effective communication skills.
• Respect for confidentiality practices.
• Appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences.
• Adept prioritization and time management abilities.