National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) · 11 hours ago
Foster Care Internship: Cleveland, OH
Lakewood, OH
Internship
Onsite
InternNational Youth Advocate Program is accepting internship applications for the Summer 2026 and Fall 2026 semesters to our Foster Care team. In this role, you will get hands-on experience working with the foster care population while also having the opportunity to rotate into other departments within the agency.
Child CareCommunitiesHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Working with foster care youth and foster parents
Working in case management
Learning diagnostic assessments and treatment plans
Assessing and engaging with youth
Observing interventions for youth
Interacting with caregivers, parents, foster parents, school staff, office staff, and other mental health professionals
Learning documentation and paperwork
Traveling daily, to provide community-based services to youth and families
Qualification
Required
Must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Social Work program from an accredited College or University
An internship or field placement must be a requirement by the institution
Upon the completion of the internship, the individual would receive credit towards their pursued degree
Must be 21 years of age at the start of the internship
Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs
Valid driver's license
Reliable personal transportation
Good driving record
Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability
Company
National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP)
(NYAP) National Youth Advocate Program has a non-negotiable commitment to do what is best for children, youth and their families.
Founded in 1978
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas McDermott
Chief Financial Officer
Angela Nelson
Human Resources Business Partner
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