Job detail
Foster Care Internship: Merrillville, IN
NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM
INTERN
Posted 4/22/2026
Location
Merrillville, Indiana
Core responsibilities
The intern will work with the foster care team to provide community-Based services, including case management, diagnostic assessments, and treatment planning. They will also observe therapeutic interventions and interact with youth, families, and various professional stakeholders.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor or master of social work program where the internship is a degree requirement. Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and a good driving record.
bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeCase ManagementDocumentationCommunity EngagementTreatment PlanningData EntryDiagnostic AssessmentsClient AssessmentSocial WorkSoftware ProficiencyFoster Care SupportIntervention Observation