MSW Internship

The City and County Of Broomfield Department of Human Services is seeking empathetic and self-motivated students for non-paid, temporary internship opportunity in our Child Adult and Family Services Division! The internship start date and schedule are flexible, and the number of hours per week varies depending on department need and school requirements. CCOB Mission Statement: "Working in partnership with the community, the City and County of Broomfield provides excellent services in an efficient, respectful and courteous manner to enhance and protect the environment and quality of life of Broomfield residents." Position Overview: This internship is reserved for graduate students enrolled in a Masters of Social Work program. Interns will shadow caseworkers, assist with follow-up tasks and responsibilities, observe case staffing, and engage in supervised client interactions. Additionally they will observe while caseworkers perform the following: assess the functioning of clients in the context of their chosen environments; identify strengths and needs; develop case plans; determine their capacity to make life choice decisions; coordinate the delivery of services from community agencies; document cases; prepare reports, and more. Interns will have the opportunity to complete the colorado child welfare training academy to become a certified caseworker. This will allow interns to complete assessments regarding abuse and/or neglect allegations. Once becoming certified, interns would be able to carry a modified caseload. (The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job. The City and County of Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or responsibilities and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.) EXAMPLE OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL REQUIRED TASKS: (Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City and County of Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential tasks and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.) General Duties: Children, Youth, and Family Services Interns: Assists with home visits, court, and family meetings. Supervise family time. Complete and document contacts with parents, collaterals, and other professionals. Attend and engage in team meetings, consultations, and group supervision. Review various files for information, paperwork, and reports relevant to casework. Transport youth and parents to appointments. Complete child abuse or neglect assessments Provide community resources to families Aging and Adult Services Interns: Assess allegations including safety and risks of referral cases, completing intake and assessment, and conducting interviews with collaterals and victims. Assess strengths and needs of at-risk adults to include physical status, environment, finances, medical, and mental cognition. <li style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); fon