About the role
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The goal of Catholic Charities' Child Welfare Program
is to increase healthy birth outcomes among at-risk, low-income families
by helping individuals develop tools for good decision making.
Supporting expectant parents as they carefully explore all their options
and make a thoughtful and appropriate plan for their baby, whether it is
an adoption plan or a parenting plan. Program staff are committed to
being the support system through the mother and child's journey but are
also inclusive of providing that support to the father's journey whose
engagement directly affects healthy birth outcomes. Additionally,
program staff can continue to serve in their support role to clients
through the first year of the child's life. The Child Welfare Intern
will work alongside Pregnancy and Parenting Support Case Managers and
the Adoption Social Worker to provide in-home and community-based
support, education, and access to resources for pregnant and parenting
people. Interns will gain experience in case management, support and
education of pregnant women and their families, resource connection and
referral, outreach and community building, and ethical decision making.
When adoption program experience is available, the Intern may gain
experience in multiple aspects of the private adoption process,
including counseling expectant parents, completing legal processes,
conducting potential adoptive family home studies, and conducting
post-placement visits with children whose parents have made adoption
plans. Internship Requirements: Pursuing a Master's degree in Social
Work. Strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for developing and
maintaining strong relationships. Team player, who builds and fosters
collaborative relationships with coworkers. Excellent oral and written
communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.Internship
Commitment: Either one-semester block placement or two-semester
placement; two-semester placement preferred, may include summer session.
32-40 hours/week for one-semester block placement; 14-20 hours/week for
two-semester placement Apply for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027! Catholic
Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color,
religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age,
veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political
affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without
consideration of these or any other factors that employers are
prohibited by law from considering. Catholic Charities of the
Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against
individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants
with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable
accommodation for employees with a disability. \\\\\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/E8937806F353471A Qualified females,
minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are
encouraged to apply.
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