Children's Advocacy Center Intern

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 Children's Advocacy Center Intern you'll assist and learn from our strategic care team who are charged with overseeing the children in need, while addressing the factors that have put them at risk for out-of-home placement. Our end goal? To help create permanent, stable, and safe home environments for all of Florida's kids.

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 Case Coordinators/Forensic Interviewers in providing services (i.e., monitoring forensic/specialized interview, taking notes during the interviews, and writing reports (according to contact and CHS standards)
• Coordinator and attend medical evaluations.  Provide support to medical staff and Case Coordinators as needed/scheduled
• Participate in multi-disciplinary staffings
• Learn and review client records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards
• Maintain records and program documentation
• Assist with filing, answering phone calls and siting with clients, as needed

YOU HAVE:

• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients
• Awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental factors in the resolution of family and personal problems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.  Must have good grammar and typing skills

YOU NEED:

• Currently enrolled In a Bachelor’s degree program within a human services related field
• Ability to commit to part-time hours between 16-32/week anytime during Monday-Friday 8 am - 5 pm.

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

 

Together, good can be done.