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Social Work Intern - Intake, Assessment, and Diversion (Unpaid)

Location: UGM-TC

Academic Program: BSW / MSW Field Placement

Reports To: Licensed Social Worker / Director of Intake, Assessment, and Diversion

Schedule: Monday-Friday, varied hours between 7 AM-7 PM; possible weekends

Duration: Spring & Summer 2026

Compensation: Unpaid internship; academic credit available

About the Role

Join our faith-based, trauma-informed team to support shelter intake and diversion services. Under supervision, you'll gain hands-on experience in crisis intervention, ethical documentation, and client engagement while applying Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) principles.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests with respect and emotional safety
• Assist with intake interviews, assessments, and diversion planning
• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality within agency database
• Provide resource information and referrals
• Participate in weekly supervision and reflective practice

Qualifications

• Enrolled in BSW or MSW program requiring field placement
• Commitment to Christ-centered mission and trauma-informed care
• Strong communication skills and professional boundaries
• Willingness to learn TBRI® principles (training provided)

What You'll Gain

• Intake and assessment experience
• Exposure to crisis intervention and trauma-informed care
• Ethical documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Integration of faith and social work practice

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The required and preferred skills are essential for providing trauma-informed care and upholding the NASW Code of Ethics in all interactions with clients. Strong communication skills enable the intern to engage with empathy, respect, and clarity, fostering trust and collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Organizational skills are vital for maintaining detailed and confidential records, tracking client progress, and managing multiple responsibilities with professionalism. Proficiency with software and case management systems supports accurate documentation and seamless coordination of care. Furthermore, cultural humility and language proficiency strengthen the intern's ability to serve diverse populations with sensitivity, ensuring that all clients receive equitable, inclusive, and compassionate support in alignment with trauma-informed and ethical social work practices.

As part of the screening process, you may be asked to provide a pastoral reference. Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County is a Christian organization that seeks to hire people who align with our beliefs in Jesus Christ. We welcome all Christian denominations into the mission.