County Social Casework Intern
About this Job
This is professional social casework training performed under a structured internship program in a local county government agency such as Children and Youth, Mental Health/Mental Retardation, Area Agencies on Aging or Human Services Agency , and concurrently participates in the internship program by performing intensified on-the-job project assignments.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Enrollment as a full time student in a bachelor’s degree program in human services, sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, or other related behavioral science, and completion of 75 credits, including completion of 15 credits in one of the listed majors.
- Knowledge of the principles of sociology, psychology and social work.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of interviewing.
- Ability to analyze written material.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Knowledge of family dynamics.
About The County of York
Located in south-central Pennsylvania, York County Government offers many exciting and challenging opportunities to learn and grow in a career while making a difference in the lives of York County residents. Each County department meets a unique need in the community and provides an opportunity for both professional growth and personal satisfaction. York County offers a competitive wage and benefit package. York County embraces diversity in our community and workforce, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring, promotions, demotions, training, and other opportunities are based on qualifications and without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.
Allowed Majors
All Sociology, Social Work/Human Services, Psychology, Human & Child Development, Geography, Family & Consumer Science, Counseling, Cognition & Neuroscience/Biopsychology, and Anthropology majors
Work Authorization Requirements
US work authorization is required