Help Me Grow Intern

Overview

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history. 

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times.  Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

As a Help Me Grow Intern you'll assist and learn from our strategic care team who are charged with overseeing the children in need, while addressing the factors that have put them at risk for out-of-home placement. Our end goal? To help create permanent, stable, and safe home environments for all of Florida's kids.

WHY JOIN CHS?

• Uplifting mission-driven work culture
• Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
• Growth and professional development opportunities

YOU WILL:

• Assist Child Development Care Coordinator with conducting activities to educate and motivate physicians and other child health care providers to conduct routine child development screenings.
• Help provide support to children, caregivers and family members to ensure they are informed about development milestones.
• Assist with outreach to service providers.
• Attend outreach functions or meetings in the community.
• Assist with tabling and resource fairs.

YOU HAVE:

• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors
• Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients
• Ability to travel and make home visits with case manager
• Awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental factors in the resolution of family and personal problems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

YOU NEED:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Currently enrolled in an Associate's, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program within a human services related field
• Ability to commit to part-time hours between 5-20 hours/week anytime during Monday-Friday 8 am - 6pm. 

Please note: This is an unpaid internship opportunity to provide you a learning experience. 

Together, good can be done.