**Foster Care Intern** **In this intern role, we are looking for a student that is currently in school working towards their degree in Social Work,** **Psychology, Sociology, or other types of Human services degrees. In this internship, the intern will be t** **raining on** **the licensing and opening of new foster homes,** **as well as working with foster parents and youth here at NYAP.** **Responsibilities** + Internship responsibilities vary and are based on the agreement between the educational institution and NYAP + Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s mission, values, and philosophies **Minimum Qualifications** + Enrollment in an accredited educational program. Specifically Social Services or other Human Services degrees. + Specific qualifications will be based on internship details. + Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs. **Other Skills** + Excellent customer service and communication skills + Sensitivity to cultural diversity + Excellent oral and written communication skills + Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills If this describes YOU, please apply today! www.nyap.org/employment COVID-19 Considerations: We are safely and successfully working out in the community and in-home settings. **Covid-19 Vaccination Note:** In spirit of caring for one another and our community, NYAP Immunization Policy and Procedure requires all employees, contractors, interns, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Except to the extent an individual is eligible for an exemption or the policy and procedure is not applicable by law. The State of IL has a separate mandate, For More Information Click Here (https://www.illinois.gov/government/executive-orders/executive-order.executive-order-number-22.2021.html) . For additional information please contact Human Resources at 614-487-3888. NYAP also requires all of our employees, regardless of their title/position, to hold and maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Please contact our HR department with questions, 614-487-3888 or hr@nyap.org . The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds. _Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy._ **_An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans_** An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.