Internship, CCS- Child Welfare Specialist

About the role#

This internship provides an opportunity to support the Child Welfare program at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. Interns gain practical experience in child welfare practices, including policy and procedure, trauma-informed care, and the legal processes surrounding foster care and family reunification. This is an unpaid position requiring 15-20 hours per week, including one evening shift.

What you'll do#

• Supervise parent-child visits and intervene when necessary.
• Document all contact and interactions.
• Develop service and visitation plans for families.
• Participate in group supervision, bi-weekly team meetings, and agency-provided trainings.
• Engage in tasks related to juvenile court, legal screening, and family team meetings.

What you'll need#

• Enrollment in a relevant field such as Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Public Health, Human Resources, Nursing, Criminal Justice, or Business Administration.
• Availability to begin training during the summer, with one required day in June, July, and August.
• Ability to pass criminal and CANTS (DCFS) background checks.
• Comfort performing in-home family visits.
• Proof of current car insurance; use of a personal vehicle may be required.

Location & details#

• Location: Rockford, Illinois.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Rolling.