Internship - Community Navigator (Spring) - Firefly Children & Family Alliance

START A CAREER THAT MEANS MORE

Few internships offer the satisfaction and gratification that come from doing work that improves the lives of vulnerable children and families. That's where Firefly Children and Family Alliance stands out from the crowd. As one of our interns, you'll be able to directly make an impact on the lives of thousands of Indiana children, families, and adults.

Firefly Children & Family Alliance is looking for a Community Navigator Intern for a BSW student who will serve Delaware County. As a Community Navigator Intern you will focus on bringing inclusive events, activities, and information to our Family Resource Centers. You are the first person a family will see when they arrive at our Family Resource Center.

You Will:

Case Management (70%)

• Communicate with families that arrive at the FRC for service and assistance
• Collaborate with community members to assist families
• Oversee, connecting families to resources and providing informal support.
• Know community resources and connecting families to these resources.

Community Engagement and Outreach (30%)

• Identify and maintain knowledge of resources in the community that provide family support and recreational activities.
• Represent the agency when promoting CPCS/SIF at events, meetings and other outreach activities.
• Coordinate events for the community with an emphasis on preventing child abuse and neglect. This could include events held on evenings and weekends.

You Have:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Seeking a current BSW or Health Education and Promotion student
• Valid driver's license with valid insurance and no more than 6 points on driving record
• Two years experience working directly with families in a human service field
• Experience in child development
• Understanding of and ability to work with the community
• Motivated to ensure work quality meets established guidelines
• Collaborative and interacts well with a broad spectrum of individuals
• Demonstrate appreciation for and ability to respond to cultural differences

At Firefly Children and Family Alliance, we are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Therefore, we encourage persons who represent the diverse identities and lived experiences of the clients and communities we serve to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Firefly Children & Family Alliance does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability. 

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