Child Adult and Family Services Division Intern

Job Description

About Company:

The City and County of Broomfield Department of Human Services operates with the mission of “Working in partnership with the community, the City and County of Broomfield provides excellent services in an efficient, respectful and courteous manner to enhance and protect the environment and quality of life of Broomfield residents.”

Job Description:

This is a non-paid, temporary internship opportunity within the City and County Of Broomfield Department of Human Services’ Child Adult and Family Services Division. The department is seeking empathetic and self-motivated graduate students enrolled in a Masters of Social Work program.

Key aspects of the internship:

• Flexible Scheduling: The internship start date, schedule, and number of hours per week are flexible, accommodating both departmental needs and school requirements.

• Shadowing and Observation: Interns will shadow caseworkers to gain firsthand experience in various aspects of social work. This includes:

• Observing caseworkers as they assess the functioning of clients in their environments.
• Identifying client strengths and needs.
• Developing case plans.
• Determining client capacity for life choice decisions.
• Coordinating service delivery from community agencies.
• Documenting cases and preparing reports.
• Observing case staffing meetings.

• Supervised Client Interaction: Interns will have opportunities to engage in supervised client interactions, providing valuable direct service experience.

• Colorado Child Welfare Training Academy: Interns will have the opportunity to complete the Colorado Child Welfare Training Academy. Completion will allow the intern to become a certified caseworker.

• Modified Caseload: Once certified, interns may be able to carry a modified caseload, allowing them to independently complete assessments regarding abuse and/or neglect allegations.