About the role#
Family Service Association offers an unpaid internship for students in the After School Daycare department. You will work under the supervision of the program Social Worker and the Director of Children’s Development Services to support the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of children. This role requires a minimum commitment of 3 hours per week for 13 weeks, with a semi-flexible schedule available Monday through Friday.
What you'll do#
- Observe classroom and after school environments to learn effective behavior support strategies.
- Assist the Social Worker with documenting observations and maintaining confidential records.
- Support the implementation of social-emotional learning activities and small group programming.
- Prepare behavior support materials, visual schedules, social stories, and classroom resources.
- Help identify and organize community resources for children and families.
- Assist with family engagement events, open houses, and family nights.
- Participate in site tours for prospective families.
- Observe meetings with staff, families, and community partners when confidentiality permits.
- Assist with maintaining records related to referrals, IEPs, 504 Plans, and Individual Health Care Plans.
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and supervision sessions.
- Provide age-appropriate engagement and support for children under staff supervision.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field.
- Internship placement must be approved by your college or university.
- A demonstrated interest in serving children and families.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively with staff, children, and families.
- Prior experience working with children is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Fall River, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is an unpaid internship.
About Family Service Association - Fall River
Family Service Association is a nonprofit organization based in Fall River, Massachusetts. Founded in 1888, it provides social services to individuals and families across southeastern Massachusetts. The organization operates over 14 locations and employs between 201 and 500 people. Its programs include behavioral health clinics, child care, adult day health services, and guardianship support.
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