Internship Program
CASA of Westmoreland considers interns part of the family. We pride ourselves on the educational opportunity and view it as such. Internships include training and orientation, and focus on learning and developing new skills and gaining a deeper understanding of concepts through hands-on application in a roll-up-your-sleeves non-profit environment.
The non-paid educational experience includes assisting with recruitment and community outreach, grant research, training preparation, fundraisers, special events, database maintenance, social media and other duties as assigned.
Interns must successfully pass fingerprint and child abuse background checks. Required hours and weekly schedule are determined collaboratively, taking into consideration the intern’s school requirements and the organization’s needs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
724-850-6874
HOLDHAM@WESTMORELANDCOUNTYPA.GOV
General Description
The CASA Office Intern will report directly to the Program Director, Hannah Oldham and will work with the Advocate Supervisors/Program Team. All intern positions are unpaid but may be taken for college credit.
This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is understood that the Intern will also perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the office manager. This position description is not a written contract
Internships may be customized to the student’s area of interest.
Suggested Majors:
- Social Work
- Nonprofit Management
- Psychology
- Pre-Law
- Education
- Communication
- Health
Learning Objectives:
- Be exposed to nonprofit management and administration.
- Gain knowledge of the juvenile justice system related to child dependency.
- Develop awareness of trends in child welfare and permanency planning.
Qualifications:
- Have an interest in child welfare, advocacy, and/or nonprofit work.
- Excellent writing and copywriting skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
- Strong organization skills.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Ability to adapt quickly.
- Proactive, driven, and creative, especially in a startup environment.
Organizations Values:
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Teamwork
- Service
- Values Diversity
- Empathy
- Collaboration
CASA of Westmoreland, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, national origin (ancestry), color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability or physical challenge, or any other prohibited basis in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Responsibilities:
- 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 and 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.
Other Requirements:
- Flexible hours.
- Position requires extensive background check:
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Check
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services
- Fingerprint based Federal Criminal History (FBI) Record Check through the Department of Human Services
- Social Security Number Verification
- National Sex Offender Registry Check
- Must sign a Confidentiality Statement and Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
- Must have access to a vehicle, be willing and able to travel, and possess a valid driver’s license.