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Form of workBrightpoint (formerly known as Children's Home & Aid) provides students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical learning within a practical setting. We aim to offer deeply meaningful and individualized learning experiences for those entering early childhood education and social service fields. Interns are required to be pursuing college credit towards a degree.
As a leading child and family service organization with more than 20 locations across Illinois, Brightpoint advances the well-being of children by investing in families to disrupt the systemic and multi-generational cycle of racial, social and economic inequality.
Gain experience providing Clinical Services to families and youth who are currently involved with the Child Welfare system. Provide direct supplemental services, such as skill development and practice, to support the goals and interventions being provided by clinical program staff, and assist with case management responsibilities. Advanced students may also provide direct Clinical Services and caregiver support services as appropriate. Internship is appropriate for students pursuing a graduate degree in a clinical field such as Social Work or Counseling.
This on-site internship requires students to complete hours from various locations in the Chicagoland area. Some evening hours may be required to achieve the goals of this internship. This internship is appropriate for students pursuing an internship for college credit towards a graduate degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a closely related field.
Learning opportunities include:
- Shadow staff clinicians as they provide counseling services and other interventions to youth and families who have been impacted by trauma.
- Provide direct Clinical Services and complete mental health assessments for a small caseload of clients.
- Provide direct services to youth and families to supplement clinical interventions, such as skill development and practice, as well as parent coaching and placement stabilization.
- Learn client interviewing, assessment, service planning, and case management skills.
- Gain knowledge about the profound impact trauma can have on child and family functioning.
- Gain knowledge of relevant referrals, local resources, and community supports available to program clients.
- Gain knowledge of grant reporting responsibilities.
- Engage in community outreach and education about the Child Welfare system.
- Participate in clinical staffings and team meetings.
- Learn about required documentation and proper filing systems.
- Learn about the history and services of Brightpoint (Children's Home & Aid) in an orientation to the agency, including introduction to policies & procedures and safety practices.
- Participate in regular supervision with assigned clinical supervisor.
- Complete the following required and recommended trainings: Mandated Reporter, HIPAA, Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention, LGBTQIA+, Safety, Trauma 101, ARC 101
Internship Supervisor Qualifications:
- LCPC
Student Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a closely related clinical field.
- Currently pursuing credit through an academic or other formalized educational program.
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and access to reliable transportation preferred.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Basic organizational and time management skills.
Additional Details:
- Interns must pass a fingerprinting background check including CANTS and LEADS.
- Brightpoint does not provide compensation to interns.
Where you complete your internship matters.
We believe that by building diverse and inclusive teams of passionate advocates for youth and families, we can continue to show up for Illinois families, putting those families at the center of every decision, and strengthening the communities where we all work, play, and live together. (More about who we are here.)
We invite you to become an active member of a team that supports, inspires, and challenges each other, and grow your career in an organization that celebrates emerging leaders and provides development and learning opportunities aligned with your individual goals and aspirations. If you are looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, including raising your unique and authentic voice to disrupt the systemic inequality impacting children and families, we encourage you to apply today.
Click here to review our agency's Blueprint for Impact.
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