Job Description

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,900 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
We are now seeking for a Part-time Intern to join our Behavioral Health program with our DuPage Team!
This is an unpaid internship for current college students needing the hours to complete a course or graduation requirements.
We are offering 3 internship opportunities in the Behavioral Health Program at our DuPage Center.
All ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP FUNCTIONS: Can include some or all of the following:
Performs comprehensive, in-depth assessments for a variety of program services. Does intake as assigned.
Provides a full range of case management, counseling, advocacy, educational, and related services.
Learns and utilizes agency and community resources.
Assesses community conditions affecting clients to identify resource gaps and problems.
Provides group services as indicated by program need.
Complies with agency recordkeeping expectations.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Works effectively with diverse staff and service population.
INTERN ADOPTION SUPPORT AND PRESERVATION (ASAP)
Grant based, child under 18 years old., intern provides services to any family who was formed through private, DCFS, or international adoption, serving Kane, Kendall, DuPage, Will, McHenry, Lake, Grundy, and Kankakee counties in Illinois, Trauma/adoption training included.
Currently enrolled in a master's level program in Social Work/Counseling, required.
INTERN INTENSIVE PLACEMENT STABILIZATION (IPS)
Grant based, child under 18 years old., intern provides services to any family in DCFS foster care serving DuPage county. Trauma/adoption training included.
Currently enrolled in a master's level program in Social Work/Counseling, required.
INTERN SENIORS/CAREGIVERS
Grant based, Individuals are 55+ in DuPage County.
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's level program in social work/psychology/counseling, required.
QUALIFICATIONS For All Behavioral Health Internships
Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance and valid driver’s license to perform essential functions, required.

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