| Location | York, PA |
This is professional social casework training performed under a structured internship program in a local county government agency such as Children and Youth, Mental Health/Intellectual Disabilities, Area Agencies on Aging or Human Services Agency , and concurrently participates in the internship program by performing intensified on-the-job project assignments.(Spring 2027 semester) Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of York County residents. Each County department meets a unique need in the community and provides an opportunity for both professional growth and personal satisfaction. York County offers a competitive wage and benefit package.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The scope and progression of assignments and performance objectives are pre-determined in accordance with internship program guidelines. The practice component of the training program will provide field supervision, observation opportunities, and 'hands on' practice for the intern. The intern will observe different caseworkers handling a variety of situations, including abuse investigations, court proceedings, out-of-home placements and in-home services. The intern may also be assigned and responsible for a small caseload of approximately ten cases. They may also be asked to do some group work. All interns will be assigned a field instructor. The field instructor will work closely with the intern and assist the student in assessing and analyzing the field experiences. A direct service supervisor will guide the student in decision making and caseload activity and maintenance. This training program has been designed for those students who can spend at least 30 hours per week at the agency. Those students who cannot be at the agency at least 30 hours a week will not be assigned an ongoing caseload; however, other components of the program will be maintained. Assignments are structured to provide accepted social work principles in order that knowledge acquired through course curriculum may transform into working skills, and upon completion of the internship period, the employee can function in the field of child welfare, including theory, skills and practice. In addition to the formal training provided, all student interns will be expected to attend the in-house ongoing staff development seminars given to staff on a regular basis. Perform other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Enrollment as a full time student in a bachelor's degree program in human services, sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, or other related behavioral science, and completion of 75 credits, including completion of 15 credits in one of the listed majors. Please be sure to attach your most up-to-date college transcript when applying for the internship. Knowledge of the principles of sociology, psychology and social work. Knowledge of the principles and methods of interviewing. Ability to analyze written material. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively orally. Knowledge of family dynamics. If you have any questions, please contact the county's Department of Human Resources at ychr@yorkcountypa.gov.