Per Scholas
Learner Support Team Intern
Per Scholas, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900
Job Title:
Master or Bachelor Social Work Intern
Direct Supervisor:
Learner Support Manager (LSM)
Location:
National Capital Region
The Learner Support Team encompasses both Licensed Social Workers and Financial Coaches that commit to social justice and economic empowerment to drive collaboration and partnership with our learners
(students) . At Per Scholas, we know that emotional and personal well-being is integral to professional success. As such, we have incorporated an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) model into the experience of our learners through the Learner Support Team. The Learner Support Team works to:
Engage with our learners across multiple campuses from a strength-based and solutions-focused perspective.
Collaborate to identify resources and direct referrals that are responsive to the unique needs of our learners.
Research, cultivate, and strengthen additional resources and community partnerships across regional markets.
Navigate through challenges related to public benefit programs and social services and collaborate with learners to bolster self-advocacy skills.
Meet programmatic goals and compliance as required by Per Scholas’ partners and funders.
Summary of Responsibilities
MSW Interns are vital to the driving change in supporting key LST initiatives. Interns will provide comprehensive programmatic support, driving specific short-term projects designed to improve and refine the robust MSW Field Placement program at Per Scholas. Projects that align towards enhancing and engaging enrolled learners at Per Scholas to seek support and services.
LST Interns will learn how to build and bridge services, work and cultivate relationships across multi-disciplinary teams, and adapt to work alongside learners on a 1:1 basis to provide individual and specific success planning for both enrolled learners at Per Scholas and the alumni community. The Learner Support Team strives to innovate and integrate support that caters to the learners' needs and successful completion of their selected training program from pre-enrollment to alumni status. Interns are provided the opportunity to expand direct 1:1 service work towards other methods of assessment, intervention, and engagement.
Interns will learn:
case management, workshop facilitation, one-on-one direct service support, lead learner group sessions, project management, and dive into local community-based resource acquisition to create new intervention tools and projects with a focus on strengthening learners' personal wellness.
Eligibility
The Per Scholas MSW Internships are available to MSW and BSW students. All interns will be monitored directly by their Field Work Supervisor, and that supervisory relationship will continue throughout your time in placement, which will be contingent on the length required from your school program to fulfill all field placement requirements.
The minimum time interns are expected to dedicate is ten weeks or one semester.
If there are any changes to the student’s field placement status as deemed by their school program, the student must keep their supervisor updated on such changes that impact their involvement and work at Per Scholas.
Students will have the opportunity to check in with their anticipated supervisor before a decision is made to ensure this placement is a right fit for them and aligns with their ideal placement goals. It is important to clarify if the school program requires in-person, hybrid, or remote work to ensure we can honor that requirement.
If a student believes Per Scholas to be a right fit, including the supervisor, the supervisor will coordinate next steps to initiate the onboarding process with Per Scholas HR and People Team to get the student approved, screened, and eligible to utilize all Per Scholas platforms and engage with our learners.
Responsibilities
Throughout the internship, Interns will:
Revise and update MSW Field Placement Intern Onboarding Playbook:
Revise
PS Platform Use Guides
LST Process Guides
LST FAQ
On-Going LST Intern Projects/Initiatives
Resource Guides
Small Groups
Administrative support:
LST Expert Panels
Women in Tech Initiative
(NY specific)
Unite Us Platform Rollout
Resource Guide
Support Market-Driven and Customized Cohorts:
Provide 1:1 meetings and case management support
Facilitate Wellness Workshops
Create LMS (Canvas) posts for learner engagement
Supervision
Interns will be supervised by their direct supervisor during their academic year field placement. Interns may work with other Per Scholas staff depending on the project work. You and your supervisor will coordinate to meet on an agreed-upon cadence weekly (30-60 min). Interns are invited to provide a set agenda prior to meetings to go over progress with field assignments and ensure both intern and supervisor are in compliance with expectations from the school field placement. Discussions will center on tracking progress, reviewing questions/concerns/challenges, and providing feedback on projects and support with any 1:1 direct learner involvement.
Group supervision and opportunities to work with other interns will also be available depending on scheduling. Within supervision, supervisors will want to hear from you and will encourage you to create and pursue new projects as you acclimate into your role and duties within the Learner Support Team.
Compensation and Length of Internship
Unpaid; 1 term minimum
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Master or Bachelor Social Work Intern
Direct Supervisor:
Learner Support Manager (LSM)
Location:
National Capital Region
The Learner Support Team encompasses both Licensed Social Workers and Financial Coaches that commit to social justice and economic empowerment to drive collaboration and partnership with our learners
(students) . At Per Scholas, we know that emotional and personal well-being is integral to professional success. As such, we have incorporated an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) model into the experience of our learners through the Learner Support Team. The Learner Support Team works to:
Engage with our learners across multiple campuses from a strength-based and solutions-focused perspective.
Collaborate to identify resources and direct referrals that are responsive to the unique needs of our learners.
Research, cultivate, and strengthen additional resources and community partnerships across regional markets.
Navigate through challenges related to public benefit programs and social services and collaborate with learners to bolster self-advocacy skills.
Meet programmatic goals and compliance as required by Per Scholas’ partners and funders.
Summary of Responsibilities
MSW Interns are vital to the driving change in supporting key LST initiatives. Interns will provide comprehensive programmatic support, driving specific short-term projects designed to improve and refine the robust MSW Field Placement program at Per Scholas. Projects that align towards enhancing and engaging enrolled learners at Per Scholas to seek support and services.
LST Interns will learn how to build and bridge services, work and cultivate relationships across multi-disciplinary teams, and adapt to work alongside learners on a 1:1 basis to provide individual and specific success planning for both enrolled learners at Per Scholas and the alumni community. The Learner Support Team strives to innovate and integrate support that caters to the learners' needs and successful completion of their selected training program from pre-enrollment to alumni status. Interns are provided the opportunity to expand direct 1:1 service work towards other methods of assessment, intervention, and engagement.
Interns will learn:
case management, workshop facilitation, one-on-one direct service support, lead learner group sessions, project management, and dive into local community-based resource acquisition to create new intervention tools and projects with a focus on strengthening learners' personal wellness.
Eligibility
The Per Scholas MSW Internships are available to MSW and BSW students. All interns will be monitored directly by their Field Work Supervisor, and that supervisory relationship will continue throughout your time in placement, which will be contingent on the length required from your school program to fulfill all field placement requirements.
The minimum time interns are expected to dedicate is ten weeks or one semester.
If there are any changes to the student’s field placement status as deemed by their school program, the student must keep their supervisor updated on such changes that impact their involvement and work at Per Scholas.
Students will have the opportunity to check in with their anticipated supervisor before a decision is made to ensure this placement is a right fit for them and aligns with their ideal placement goals. It is important to clarify if the school program requires in-person, hybrid, or remote work to ensure we can honor that requirement.
If a student believes Per Scholas to be a right fit, including the supervisor, the supervisor will coordinate next steps to initiate the onboarding process with Per Scholas HR and People Team to get the student approved, screened, and eligible to utilize all Per Scholas platforms and engage with our learners.
Responsibilities
Throughout the internship, Interns will:
Revise and update MSW Field Placement Intern Onboarding Playbook:
Revise
PS Platform Use Guides
LST Process Guides
LST FAQ
On-Going LST Intern Projects/Initiatives
Resource Guides
Small Groups
Administrative support:
LST Expert Panels
Women in Tech Initiative
(NY specific)
Unite Us Platform Rollout
Resource Guide
Support Market-Driven and Customized Cohorts:
Provide 1:1 meetings and case management support
Facilitate Wellness Workshops
Create LMS (Canvas) posts for learner engagement
Supervision
Interns will be supervised by their direct supervisor during their academic year field placement. Interns may work with other Per Scholas staff depending on the project work. You and your supervisor will coordinate to meet on an agreed-upon cadence weekly (30-60 min). Interns are invited to provide a set agenda prior to meetings to go over progress with field assignments and ensure both intern and supervisor are in compliance with expectations from the school field placement. Discussions will center on tracking progress, reviewing questions/concerns/challenges, and providing feedback on projects and support with any 1:1 direct learner involvement.
Group supervision and opportunities to work with other interns will also be available depending on scheduling. Within supervision, supervisors will want to hear from you and will encourage you to create and pursue new projects as you acclimate into your role and duties within the Learner Support Team.
Compensation and Length of Internship
Unpaid; 1 term minimum
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