Social Work Intern, Unpaid

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal

• to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life. We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html. NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. **
• Social Work Intern, Unpaid ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please apply here for possible future openings. As specific needs for these types of positions are not always known, applicants who meet the initial review for qualifications will be placed into a pool for future consideration as positions become available. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager(s) will review this pool of applicants. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
• Primary
• Function: The Spartan Cares social work intern provides information, referral, and case management for students facing non-academic challenges that impact academic performance. The intern will work closely with students who request assistance with these challenges to develop an educational plan and coordinate college and community support services to ensure that students follow through and complete their academic goals. The social work interns will work with the Basic Needs Director and Associate Dean of Student Services, Pocono to track and assess data in order to evaluate student and program success.

Responsibilities

(1) Identify non-academic needs of students and refer to college and community resources (2) Monitor students’ academic and non-academic progress, (3) Conduct Basic Needs Assessment (4), Compile and keep current information on available college and community resources, (5) Maintain data entry and case management notes for continuity of service and to support grant requests, (6) Communicate and collaborate with college staff, (7) Meet Core Competencies and responsibilities as directed by NASW and the Code of Ethics Organizational Relationships: Responsible to the Basic Needs Specialist and Associate Dean of Student Services, Pocono, (2) Relate to Field Placement Coordinator of home college/university Qualifications: (1) Enrolled in a Council on Social Work Education accredited BSW or MSW program with good standing, (2) Strong interpersonal and communication skills, (3) Understanding of ecological systems and working with diverse populations, (4) Ability to advocate for others, (5) Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with others ***Please note, you may be required to have up-to-date clearances for certain positions. Welcome to the career site for Northampton Community College. We are an innovative, student-centered institution with an exceptional faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. We invite you to view our open positions and feel free to apply for any positions in which you are interested in and qualified for. If you are a current employee of NCC, please login to your Workday account and use the internal career worklet to apply. Northampton encourages candidates to provide qualifications beyond the standard on-line application. A personalized cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 professional references, are examples of information that serve to highlight your accomplishments and distinguish yourself from other applicants. When viewing specific job opportunities, be sure to take note of any additional special materials candidates are asked to supply. We appreciate your interest in employment at Northampton Community College and wish you the best in your career search. Title IX Please visit www.northampton.edu/titleix for information on the College's Title IX Policy, Title IX Coordinator and Deputies, contact information and resources. Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is currently available online. Click here to view. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as : campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, stop by the NCC Public Safety Office at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 610.861.5588 or emailing kmorris@northampton.edu.