BSW Intern - Educational Services Center

Job Title: BSW Intern

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Classification Group: Temporary (Hourly and Internships)

Supervising Position: Social Worker or designee

Pay Plan: Internship

Pay Range: Unpaid

Last Updated: 4/1/2026

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JOB SUMMARY: Designed to support the development of foundational social work competencies within a school-based setting. This learning experience emphasizes relationship-building, advocacy, ethical practice, and understanding how social work skills are applied to promote student success. Under the supervision of a licensed school social worker, the BSW intern gains hands-on exposure to school-based social work practice through guided participation, observation, and supported engagement with students, families, and staff. Interns learn how social workers contribute to student achievement, equity, and social-emotional well-being. This internship is unpaid and aligned with the professional ethical standards of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time 1. Provide school-based, multi-tiered support, as well as social, emotional, and behavioral intervention services to individuals, groups, and parents/guardians. Daily 25% 2. Observe social, emotional, and behavioral assessments to maximize student achievement and success, including data collection for behavior interventions and monitoring progress. Daily 25% 3. Work collaboratively with the site-based school social worker, teachers, and teaching assistants, to assist with implementation of interventions to meet the needs of students. Daily 10% 4. Observe and assist in school-wide safety efforts, including exposure to crisis prevention and intervention procedures. Daily 10% 5. Prioritize time effectively, working with supervisor to identify specific goals and priorities for learning. Daily 5% 6. Support family outreach and engagement efforts that strengthen Family-School Community partnerships and connect students to community resources. Weekly 15% 7. Participate in regular supervision to establish learning goals, engage in reflective practice, and support ongoing professional growth. Weekly 5% 8. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Daily 5% TOTAL 100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Enrollment as a Bachelor-level Social Work student
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• No professional work experience required
• Experience working in a school or other multidisciplinary setting
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate problem-solving skills
• Intermediate interpersonal relations and teamwork skills
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with community agencies/resources
• Ability to engage in ongoing professional growth and building/district professional activities
• Ability to demonstrate cultural humility and leadership, modeling an equity lens and engaging in trauma-informed practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 10 pounds)
• Moderate noise level typical of school settings
• Frequent standing & walking. Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Manual dexterity to operate computer equipment
• Ability to speak and hear effectively
• Typical public-school district environment

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement