Bilingual Clinical Intern

Location: Fairview Heights, IL
POSITION SUMMARY

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services has a variety of Internship opportunities that will allow students to gain practical work experience in the area of social human services, including Counseling, Mental Health, and Non-Profit Management. Hoyleton Youth and Family Services is now recruiting Bilingual-Spanish Clinical Interns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Serve as a Bilingual Spanish Clinical Intern managing an on-going caseload of Spanish speaking clients located at our partnering school districts (K-12). 

· Serve as a consulting source for parties involved in the care, and academic development of the client.

· Commitment of at least 20 hours a week to be in the office or at servicing locations.

· Students are considered volunteers and are subject to a background check, physical, and TB test.

· It is the student's responsibility to ensure that all requirements for their academic program are met.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

· Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to prepare written and electronic documents in both Spanish and English.

· Ability to communicate orally, both in person and by telephone in both Spanish and English

· Ability to travel to school locations and sites in the community to serve clients and their families.

· The ability to establish rapport with others is a requisite for healthy and therapeutic relationships.

· Ability to present oneself in an appropriately personable and professional manner to clients, staff, and external agency partners.

· Ability to receive and utilize constructive feedback regarding performance, presentation, and relationships with others.

· Ability to be both consistent and flexible as circumstances warrant.

· Ability to effectively weigh and evaluate personal needs, client needs, and the aims and policies of the agency and to respond and negotiate these competing needs as appropriate.

· Must possess the knowledge, personal qualities, and practice skills to work effectively with professionals in other organizations and from other disciplines and to provide services in a manner that reflects understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

1. Must be a Masters level student in practicum phase able to carry a caseload of 10-20 clients, providing community support, case management, consultations, individual therapy, and family therapy.

2. Must be Fluent in Spanish and English.

3. Must be at least 21 years of age

4. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

5. Must possess and maintain proof of vehicle insurance

REQUIREMENTS

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.

2. Must possess and retain a valid driver’s license.

3. Must possess and retain proof of automobile insurance.