Healthy Start Care Coordination 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 Healthy Start Care Coordination Intern you’ll assist our staff in providing direct client services to pregnant women, infants, children and their parents/guardians, to improve birth and health outcomes. This unpaid internship opportunity that will provide real-world experience within a multigenerational and multicultural client setting!

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:

• Assist in researching and providing community resources for our clients
• Observe home visits with a care coordinator and participate as desired/as is applicable
• Review screening tools - plans of safe care, depression screening, and milestone questionnaires
• Provide parent education such as safe sleep, child development, household safety, etc. 

YOU HAVE:

• An interest in providing education to pregnant and postpartum women
• Strong organizational skills and a tireless focus on quality results
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to work well with diverse teams, clients, and families
• Resiliency, with a propensity to persevere in spite of constant change
• A sincere passion for helping others in need

YOU NEED:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in a Human Services Field
• Must be available anytime between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm to complete internship hours