We love working with interns

Description

CASA of Luzerne County offers flexible and challenging internships to students of local colleges.

Among other responsibilities, interns may:

Observe dependency court hearings to learn how the court interacts with the child welfare system.
Observe multidisciplinary inter-agency team meetings following the removal of a child from his/her/their family of origin.
Develop an appreciation for the impact CASA volunteers have on the court and the child welfare system.
Build relationships with the court and Children & Youth Services to research case histories.
Gain insight into the issues confronting children who experience abuse and/or neglect.
Expand their understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
Participate in CASA volunteer training.
Assist in data collection, entry, and tracking.
Practice administrative responsibilities.

Internships may be customized to the student’s area of interest.

Length

1 semester required; 2 semesters preferred

Suggested Majors

Social Work, Nonprofit Management, Psychology, Pre-Law, Education, Communication, Health Communication

Supervisor

Jade Levi
Program Director

Organization

CASA of Luzerne County

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Luzerne County is a nonprofit child advocacy organization established in 2013 to serve abused and neglected children. Our mission is to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children currently under the Luzerne County Court’s jurisdiction. We work to ensure that each child’s immediate needs are met and that a long-term plan to find a safe, nurturing, and permanent home for each child is carefully considered and responsibly implemented.

CASA of Luzerne County works to achieve this mission by providing a qualified, compassionate Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to each child. A CASA is a trained community volunteer who is appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of an abused and neglected child (or sibling group) in court.

Location

667 South River Street
Plains, PA 18705

Credit

Not required

Contact

Jade Levi
jlevi@luzernecasa.org
570-855-2247

Application Process

Online application (below)
In-person interview
Reference check
Background check

Note

CASA of Luzerne County does not offer direct services to children, so there would be no possibility for you to be involved with children in that capacity. Our role in the office is one of recruiting, training, and supervising the work of volunteer advocates for children in dependency as well as monitoring dependency cases. As such, this internship would, by necessity, have to focus more on those issues.

Ready to really apply yourself?

Please accurately complete all sections of the form. All information is kept confidential. If your application is accepted, CASA staff will contact you to schedule an interview. Please also send a cover letter and resume, and a copy of your unofficial transcripts. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us or contact our office at (570) 855-2247.

Personal Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

SSN:

Date of Birth

YYYY

Birth City/State

Email Address

Phone

(###)

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Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Primary Language

Other Languages and Proficiency Level

What is your preference for internship length?

One semester

Two semesters

When are you available to start?

YYYY

How many hours are you available to work per week?

Education

Current School

Major

Minor

Anticipated Graduation

Enrollment (check all that apply)

Undergraduate

Graduate

Full-Time

Part-Time

Child Welfare Experience

Please tell us about any personal and/or professional experience you, your family, or friends have with the following agencies, organizations or areas. You are not required or expected to have any experience in these areas.

Child Protective Agencies

Foster Care

Juvenile Court

Other Child Service Agencies

Child Abuse or Neglect

Domestic Violence

Mental Illness/Mental Health Treatment

Transportation

Do you have access to a vehicle?

Yes

Do you have any concerns about your ability to drive yourself? If yes, please explain.

Criminal History

An applicant having a charge or convictions for a crime involving a sex offense or child abuse or neglect will be rejected. Applicants with other misdemeanor or felony charges or convictions that would not pose a risk to children or negatively impact the credibility of the program will be considered on a case by case basis. Please answer the following questions. If YES, please explain.

Have you ever been convicted of a crime (misdemeanors and/or felonies)? If yes what was the charge? Please list the date and location of the arrest.

Personal References

Please provide information for three references (not family members) -- two academic and one personal. Include name, email address, phone number, and length and nature of your relationship.

Authorization

I hereby affirm that all of the answers provided on my application are true. I hereby authorize CASA of Luzerne County, and any law enforcement agency that CASA authorizes, to verify my social security number and investigate my background to determine my suitability as an intern. If unforeseen circumstances prevent me from fulfilling my obligations, I will submit my written resignation to my supervisor with as much advance notice as possible. I am aware of the sensitive and confidential nature of the official documents, reports, and other material I will examine in my capacity as an intern. I agree to abide by all confidentiality rules and regulations. I also understand that the CASA program reserves the right to decline any applicant based on a thorough screening process.

I Accept

Signature

YYYY