Riverbend Head Start - Internships

Internships available for graduate students in Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work

Two semester internships provide the student with opportunities to develop psychotherapy skills and gain knowledge of all aspects involved in providing mental health social services.

Candidates will observe therapy sessions, learn documentation requirements and understand the requirements for providing DCFS services. The student will have a small caseload of clients to provide services for. The cases may include individual, family or couples work for a variety of issues and ages. Supervision is provided individually by a LCSW or LCPC therapists. Group supervision is mandatory for case consultations and peer support.

Candidates will be completing their graduate programs in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work or Art Therapy. Two semesters are required with a 15 – 20 hour per week schedule. Evening work is preferable.

Receive individual supervision from licensed therapist in social work (LCSW) or professional counseling (LCPC).

Use Therapist Helper program to schedule appointments and submit sessions for billing

The goal of this internship is to give candidates useful, resume´-building experience in the Public Relations field.

Job Summary:
Candidates will assist the Public Relations Director in raising mission awareness in order to raise clients and charitable donations through daily print and online communications initiatives. Tasks include writing press materials, newsletter copy, a blog, online social networking activities, coordinating special events, overseeing employee outreach initiatives, and additional duties as assigned.

Status:
Part-time, 20 hours per week minimum; unpaid; flexible hours and work location; available year-round by quarter, semester or season.

Duties & Responsibilities: Assists director with planning public relations activities
Organizing and maintaining print and broadcast clippings
Photography
Creating and updating media lists and calendar of releases
Copywriting for print and web marketing
Other duties as assigned

Organizational Structure:
Reports to Public Relations Director

Candidates Must Possess (Required skills and attributes):
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong interviewing and writing skills for feature stories
Familiarity with web-based tools for social networking and tracking industry headlines
Familiarity with desktop publishing and design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite
Familiarity with HTML and web editing tools such as Macromedia Contribute
Ability to work in a fast paced environment: detail oriented; able to work independently; organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Candidate must be a degree-seeking student at an accredited college or university.

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess (Preferred skills and attributes):
Practical special events experience in a professional or college setting.
Familiarity with the Health and Human Service Industry, including mental health, child development and early intervention areas Journalism, Marketing, and/or English majors preferred.

Send inquiry, resume and writing sample to:
Debby Edelman, Public Relations Director

Riverbend Head Start & Family Services

550 Landmarks Blvd., P.O. Box 250

Alton, IL 62002
dedelman@riverbendfamilies.org