School Social Worker Intern

Contracted Internship Opportunity

Contracted internship opportunity – multiple / various locations

Contracted amount: $10,000 maximum stipend paid as $5,000 per semester after completion of each semester.

Organizational relationship:
The School Social Worker Intern will be under the general supervision of an assigned CSIU 16-certified, Licensed School Social Worker, who will serve as the intern's Field Supervisor, in coordination with their respective university-assigned Program Coordinator/Faculty Liaison.

Scope of internship:
The successful intern will complete a year-long internship comprised of a minimum requirement of 450 hours in a K-12 setting and following a schedule as established by the CSIU and in collaboration with the applicable college/university. While receiving direct, on-site supervision from experienced practitioners, the School Social Worker Intern will be provided with the opportunity to gain culturally diverse experience within traditional public-school settings.

Additionally, the School Social Worker Intern will provide services and support to students across uniquely specialized Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit educational programs and classrooms, including early intervention, deaf/hard of hearing, alternative placement and transition programming. Training experiences and responsibilities will be aligned to those recommended by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) as part of the Pennsylvania Mental Health Education Learning Program in Schools (PA HELPS), the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and alongside individual university requirements.

The School Social Worker Intern will gain experiences in the evaluation of students referred by local education agencies as thought-to-be exceptional students and to participate in the reevaluation process as required by state and federal special education laws. The School Social Worker Intern will engage in consultation with Early Intervention, Equitable Participation, public schools, IU16 personnel and programs, parents/guardians/surrogates and agencies.

The School Social Worker Intern will participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team and will promote the understanding of developmental expectations of students to increase learning and achievement, appropriate behavior and social functioning. They will also provide consultation and direct services, under the direction of an assigned certified Licensed School Social Worker, to identified students. Relative to the position, the intern participates in various teams and activities as needed and/or requested.

At the expiration of the contracted internship opportunity, there is no guarantee of an employment offer from the CSIU.

• Adhere to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics and CSIU policies.
• Maintain professional boundaries with students, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate accountability through timely documentation and communication.
• Engage in regular supervision and incorporate feedback into practice.

• Provide culturally responsive support to students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate respect for differences in race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and ability.
• Adapt interventions to meet the unique needs of diverse student populations.

• Identify and address systemic barriers impacting student success (e.g., poverty, discrimination).
• Advocate for equitable access to school and community resources.
• Support inclusive school practices and policies.

• Observe and participate in data collection related to student behavior and interventions.
• Use evidence-based practices in individual sessions and group work.
• Reflect on practice outcomes and adjust interventions accordingly.

• Learn and apply relevant educational laws and policies (e.g., special education, attendance regulations).
• Assist in implementing IEPs and 504 Plans.
• Observe how school policies…