MSW Social Work Intern

As a MSW Social Work Intern, you will be providing coaching, training, and guidance to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in skills needed for successful post-secondary education or other community integration experiences. You will assist individuals to complete college-level or vocational training with the goal of transitioning into community employment.

What You Will Do

Support volunteerism, access, inclusion, transportation skills, and relationship building. Establish positive, supportive, respectful relationships/interactions with students. Become knowledgeable about the students’ interests, unique abilities and support needs, and use the insights gained to help students develop plans, set goals and create solutions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You will demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm in all interactions with students. Encourage active participation of students in all activities with a strong emphasis on promoting independence (allow them to do as much for themselves as possible). Interact with community members in a way that encourages respectful, age-appropriate treatment of students, and the building of mutually respectful relationships.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3 years of college experience is required.
• A bachelor’s degree in any related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience planning, developing, and implementing activities for individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience of strong office management skills is preferred.
• Ability to use computers including word-processing, data entry, and spreadsheet utilization is required.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment is required.
• A positive, patient, and supportive attitude toward working with individuals with disabilities is required.
• Valid California Driver’s License and acceptable driving record is a plus.
• Ability to pass background check (LiveScan) and meet health screening requirements including TB test.