Foster Care Internship: Cleveland, OH

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: OH - Cleveland - Cleveland, OH, Position Type: Internship, Salary Range: Undisclosed, NYAP Foster Care Internship:  Cleveland, OH

National Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications for the Spring, 2027 and Summer 2027 terms to our Foster Care team. In this community-based role you will get hands on experience working with the foster care population. During your internship with NYAP, you will also be given the opportunity to rotate into other departments within our agency to gain a more complete understanding of the work our agency does.

This opportunity is for students enrolled in a Bachelor -or- Master of Social Work Program from an accredited College or University.

Your Internship Experience may include:

Working with foster care youth and foster parents
Working in case management
Learning diagnostics assessments and treatment plans
Assessing and engaging with youth
Observing interventions for youth
Interacting with caregivers, parents, foster parents, school staff, office staff and other mental health professionals
Learning documentation and paperwork.
Traveling daily, to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families.
Interacting with caregivers, parents, foster parents, school staff, office staff and other mental health professionals

Minimum Qualifications

Must be enrolled in either a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work Program from an accredited College or University

An internship or field placement is a requirement by the institution.
Upon the completion of the internship, the individual would receive credit toward their pursued degree

LSW or SWT licensure, or CT (for LPC students) required for master’s interns
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability

Apply today!

www.nyap.org/employment

 
Qualifications: An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.