Family Visitation Center Intern

Children's Home Society of Florida

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history. 

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

As a Family Visitation Center Intern you'll assist and learn from our strategic care team who are charged ensuring safety and well-being of children and adults caught in the middle of issues such as domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, dating violence or child abuse. Supervised visitation visits allow parents and children to spend time together to establish and strengthen bonds as they learn to rebuild trust. The centers also provide counseling and other services to parents and children.    

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities

YOU WILL:

• Help provide support to children, caregivers and family members to assure stable placement and timely achievement of permanency. Learn and review how to conduct child safety assessments, assess client needs, and develop service plans.
• Assist in providing quality of care by complying with contract requirements for contacting clients by phone, by letter, and/or by conducting home/residential visits.
• Learn and review client records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (initial assessments, goal planning, progress notes termination summaries, etc.); Learn and review service plan progress and evaluate reports from multiple service providers
• Co-facilitate educational classes such as parenting skills, independent living skills, anger/behavior management, household management, pregnancy/pre-natal care, etc.; co-lead parent/child play groups; and assist in overseeing children during scheduled visits, in home services, or other situations as directed.
• Learn and review case/status reports and attend court cases regarding reunification, termination of parental rights or other permanency plans.

YOU HAVE:

• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors - Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients
• Ability to travel and make home visits with case manager
• Awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental factors in the resolution of family and personal problems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

YOU NEED: 

• High School Diploma/GED required 
• Currently enrolled In a Bachelor’s program within a human services related field  
• Ability to commit to part-time hours between 5-20 hours/week anytime during Monday-Friday 8 am - 7 pm. 

 

Please note: This is an unpaid internship opportunity to provide you a learning experience.