About the role#
Nexus Family Healing is looking for a Social Work Intern to join the team in Waite Park. This role provides an opportunity to apply classroom theory to practical, on-the-job experience. You will focus on child foster care, adoption, and community-based services while working toward your academic learning objectives.
What you'll do#
- Shadow staff and participate in training sessions to learn agency policies and procedures.
- Support the needs of clients and their families in foster care and adoption programs.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all treatment and service information.
- Meet regularly with your supervisor to satisfy internship requirements.
- Communicate ethically and professionally with clients, coworkers, and external contacts.
- Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of service delivery.
- Participate in the orientation and onboarding process.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelors degree program in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, or a related field.
- Completion of the required number of experience hours for your internship level.
- A valid driver's license that meets corporate and state requirements.
- The ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals and communities.
- An open approach to meeting the cultural needs of the people you serve.
- Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Waite Park, Minnesota.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About Nexus Family Healing
Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit organization that provides mental health services to children, families, and adults. Founded in 1972, the organization operates across multiple states to offer foster care, adoption, and residential treatment. It also provides crisis stabilization and community mental health programs. The organization is based in Plymouth, Minnesota, and employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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