Violence Prevention and Intervention Intern

Job overview

The Violence Prevention and Intervention Intern role is onsite in Chicago, IL. Compensation is not specified. Casa Central’s Violence Prevention and Intervention programs provide services and community education related to domestic violence and children and families affected by violence. This internship gives second-year master’s-level students in social work, counseling, or a related discipline supervised clinical and community experience. Interns may complete assessments and histories, provide individual or family therapy, participate in coalition and outreach activities, and develop a public education presentation; the specific opportunities depend on interest and program needs.

What you'll do

• Participate in individual and group supervision and monthly case consultation
• reflect on clinical work and cases
• complete developmental assessments and family psychosocial histories
• provide individual therapy to children and adults and family therapy
• optionally facilitate or co-facilitate a group
• optionally design and deliver a public education presentation
• participate in Safe Start Coalition meetings, trainings, and outreach
• follow program approval requirements for any research involving clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

violence prevention

intervention intern

chicago il

casa central

social work

counseling

master’s-level internship

domestic violence

safe start

clinical supervision

family therapy

community outreach

english-spanish preferred

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Placement is designed for second-year master’s-level students. Bilingual English/Spanish ability and completed certified 40-hour domestic violence training are preferred; interns must complete the certified training before the end of the first semester to continue direct clinical counseling work.

About the employer

Casa Central is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.