Intern

Internship Program Josiah White's invites college students who wish to gain first-hand clinical, program development, or leadership experience in human services, social work, or a related field to apply for our internship program. Placements can be made with our residential, family preservation, or foster care programs. Students may participate in our internship program at any of our Indiana locations including: Wabash, Fort Wayne, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Merrillville, and South Bend. Students will be able to observe and participate in activities that further support their education experience. Learning objectives, goals, and training requirements are determined on an individual basis in conjunction with the agency supervisor and are established based on course curriculum requirements and their college/universitys experiential learning expectations. Students must be at least 21 years old and enrolled in a current bachelor's or master's program to be considered for placement. Additional requirements include: Must be a Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah Whites mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct Must be able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service populations cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs Must be mature, emotionally stable, and able to work with children of various ages and behaviors Must be personable, genuine, empathetic, and emotionally connected in helping students, relating with families, and working with placement agencies Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions Normal work hours will vary depending on the position for which youre interning and the needs of our clients. ALONG WITH THIS APPLICATION, PLEASE UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR STUDENT RESUME/CV AND THE COURSE SYLLABUS OR DESCRIPTION. Submitting this application allows Josiah White's to identify the best possible supervisor and placement for you! INTERNSHIP PROCESS: All potential interns must submit this application to be considered for an internship. Students will be contacted if we are able to find an internship supervisor who meets the required qualifications and has the capacity to supervise an intern. The supervisor will schedule an interview with the student to discuss their experience, internship goals, career aspirations, mission fit, etc. If the supervisor decides to move forward, they will complete and sign the Intern Agreement with the student. Human Resources will send the student an offer letter and then they will begin onboarding tasks. All interns must complete background checks and pre-employment appointments (physical, TB test, drug screen, and fingerprinting). Results must be received prior to beginning their placement. The HR Assistant will work with the intern to establish their start date and complete orientation. *Please note that internships offered through our organization are unpaid and not compensated.