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Student Intern (PI Nassau)

Part-time

Family and Children's Association

Mineola, NYPart-timePosted 5mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Location
Mineola, NY
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Part-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Master's degree

Job overview

Family and Children's Association is hiring a Student Intern (PI Nassau). The Family and Children's Association seeks a Student Intern to support the Project Independence Program in Nassau County, assisting foster‑care youth aged 14‑21 with independent living skills, home and community visits, workshops, assessments, and case coordination throughout the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year.

Key focus areas include Educate and develop independent living skills in foster care children referred by the Department of Social Services, Conduct monthly home and community visits, and Assist in developing and facilitating Independent Living Skills Workshops.

Successful candidates bring MSW Generalist 1st Year, MSW Specialized 2nd Year, and Experience Working With High Need Individuals. Important skills include Educate Independent Living Skills, Develop Independent Living Skills, Conduct Home Visits, Conduct Community Visits, Developing Workshops, and Facilitating Workshops.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Educate Independent Living SkillsDevelop Independent Living SkillsConduct Home VisitsConduct Community VisitsDeveloping WorkshopsFacilitating WorkshopsComplete Step Up Independent Living AssessmentComplete Treatment PlanMaintain Client Case RecordsComplete ReportsComplete CorrespondenceCoordinate Service EffortsCommunicationPublic SpeakingMS OfficeOutlookMicrosoft WordExcel

Qualifications

MSW Generalist 1st YearMSW Specialized 2nd YearExperience Working With High Need Individuals/Families

Full job description

Student Intern (PI Nassau)

The Opportunity

FCA is excited to announce an opportunity for the position of Student Intern. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are seeking a Student Intern to support our Project Independence Program in Nassau County.

Project Independence is designed to help young people between the ages of 14-21 who are in foster care, or discharged from foster care, to live and work independently in the community when they are no longer eligible for foster care. In our comprehensive non-residential program, we also work closely with foster parents. Home visits and supportive services are offered; foster parent training and support groups are provided throughout the year.

Responsibilities:

  • Educate and develop independent living skills in foster care children referred by the Department of Social Services.

  • Conduct monthly home and community visits.

  • Assist in developing and facilitating Independent Living Skills Workshops.

  • Complete a Step Up Independent Living assessment and treatment plan in partnership with client, foster family and caseworker.

  • Complete and maintain client case records, as well as reports and correspondence.

  • Coordinate service efforts with DSS caseworker regarding client's plan.

  • Attend conferences, trainings and workshops as appropriate.

Qualifications

  • MSW Generalist (1st year): 15 hours/week or MSW Specialized (2nd year): 15 hours/week

  • Relevant knowledge and/or experience working with high need individuals/families.

  • Excellent verbal and written skills-including public speaking skills.

  • Proficient with MS Office (Outlook, Word and Excel).

Schedule:

Flexible-M/F based on program needs. Monday nights required.

Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Academic School Year.

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