Title: Master's in Social Work (MSW) Intern

Reports To: Social Work Supervisor

Location: 797 Bushwick Ave, Brooklyn NY 11221

Hours: 14 hours weekly

Salary: $0 (this internship is unpaid).

Job Summary: The Social Work Intern provides a range of counseling & youth development services. These include day-time individual and group clinical counseling and facilitation of activities during after-school hours. The Social Work Intern participates in advisement activities, a range of academic supports, and is fully integrated into the life of the day school and after school program.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Participates in all aspects of GSS programming and projects including the clinical counseling program, student group activities, showcases, café jam, and attendance projects.
• Provide individual and group counseling for a caseload of 6 to 8 students.
• Develop and utilize group work strategies that support and enhance students’ skill development and help build on youth competencies.
• Perform family interventions to support family engagement and participation in the school community and the lives of their youth.
• Refer youth and families to appropriate resources both within the Good Shepherd Program Network and other community organizations as appropriate.
• Participate in Clinical Group Supervision, Team meetings and DOE Meetings in collaboration with Guidance Counselors.
• Perform crisis intervention and mediation for students as needed.
• Work collaboratively with DOE staff to create a caring school environment and build community
• Actively participate in supervision with Social Worker Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently enrolled in an MSW program.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in working with youth and families required.
• Prior experience in a school setting preferred.
• Excellent organizational, written, and communication skills.
• Must have a commitment to working from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.