Committed to Providing Optimal Foster Care Services
Serving Las Vegas, Nevada
Phone: 702-483-1565
About the Role
In this intern role, we are seeking a motivated and dedicated intern student that is currently in school working towards their degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other types of Human services degrees. In this internship, the intern will be training on the licensing and opening of new foster homes, intake and assessment, as well as working with foster parents and youth here at Sandria Foster Care Agency. This work includes building strong relationships with foster parents, youth, and service partners in the community. Interns can receive school credit for participating in this internship and will gain valuable hands-on experience.
If you are interested in this position, please click the Apply Now button, download the application, and send your completed application to Staff@SandriaFosterCare.org. Someone from our team will get back to you within 24 to 48 hours. We look forward to speaking with you.
Requirements
Responsibilities
Internship responsibilities vary and are based on the agreement between the educational institution and Sandria Foster Care Agency.
Perform all work in a manner consistent with Sandria Foster Care Agencies mission, values, and philosophies.
Minimum Qualifications
Enrollment in an accredited educational program. Specifically Social Services or other Human Services degrees.
Specific qualifications will be based on internship details
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones, tablets, printers, photocopiers, as well as software including Microsoft Office Suite, Google, and database programs.
Other Skills
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Sensitivity to cultural diversity
Excellent oral and written skills
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
Enjoy working with pre-teens and high school youth
About the Company
Sandria Foster Care is an agency designed to provide optimum foster care services to children between the ages of 0 and 17 years old located in Las Vegas, NV. Founded in 2020, the agency's goal is to provide a safe, nurturing and educational environment to help youth become self-sufficient and productive individuals.
Our agency operates on a Kids First foundation. The needs of children are placed above all as it relates to their individual and family needs. We strive to provide services that help families that are separated to reunify stronger and better prepared to face challenges together, provide mental and emotional support to improving the lives of the youth that entrusted to our care, and promote education as a tool to improve the child's quality of life.