Internship; Local DSS

Internship (All Local DSS)

Various local departments of social services offer internship opportunities for students who are seeking Bachelors and Masters level degrees. Please submit your internship requirement here. This will serve as a "one stop shop" for your internship needs and streamline the process for you to find a placement that meets your requirements and fits the Local Department of Social Services' (LDSS) needs.

Once you have submitted the information requested, you will receive notifications from those local departments that might be a good "match" for your placement. Once you receive a match, you will then be directed to the LDSS where you will be linked to their internship contact. The overall goal of the IP is to better serve you by streamlining this process by providing you with those places that correctly match your criteria and to create better experiences for agencies by having a time saving methodology in place for them to screen potential interns.

Please follow the instructions to create your account. If you already have an account, please submit your Username and Password to enter your portal.

You may reach out to any LDSS is you have a specific interest in working for a particular agency. Their ability to accept an internship is based on availability. Please keep in mind your best match will be generated through the portal.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer