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Children’s Home has a strong history of working with universities to place interns into appropriate positions in order to give them the greatest opportunity to fulfill their field placement requirements. There are internship opportunities available in four areas of the agency: Live-In Care; Education; Family Services; and Community Affairs.
We have a continuum of care ranging from in-home intervention to residential treatment. Interns would have the ability to gain experience in many of these areas. Such areas include: Assessment, Case Management, Family and Individual Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Family Violence, Support Groups, Networking, and much more. Interns would also be eligible to participate in any of our agency-sponsored training opportunities while they are interning at the agency.
Students interested in obtaining an internship (unpaid) should submit an updated resume along with a cover letter. This letter should include the following:
- The school requirements for the internship
- The type of supervision that would be required
- The number of hours required for the internship
All letters and resumes should be sent to:
Samantha Bowman, Employee Development & HR Recruiter
2130 N. Knoxville
Peoria, IL 61603
(309) 687-7221
FAX (309) 687-7299
JOB LINE: 687-7222
E-Mail: sbowman@chail.org
Web Site: www.chail.org
After clearing a drug screen, a brief orientation and background clearances, an intern will be able to assist in cases and gain knowledge of the Social Services field. We have openings for interns in the following programs.
Family Based Intervention
Type: In-home DCFS Medicaid therapy program
Level: Master’s
Number of positions: One per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Counseling, Psychology and Social work
Supervised Independent Living Program
Type: Assists youth as they complete education, begin and maintain employment and gain independence in the community
Level: Master’s
Number: One per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Counseling, Psychology, Social Work and other disciplines in the social service or behavioral science field.
System of Care
Type: In-home therapy and case management/mentoring DCFS program
Level: Bachelor’s or Master’s
Number of positions: One per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Counseling, Psychology and Social work
Behavioral Health Services
Type: Therapy/counseling and case management services provided in the home, schools and community
Level: Bachelor’s or Master’s
Number of positions: Three per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Counseling, Psychology and Social work
Residential
Type: Individual, group, and family counseling; medical/psychiatric assessment and treatment provided to youth requiring highly structured care
Level: Bachelor’s or Master’s
Number of positions: Up to three Master’s level students per semester, up to four Bachelor’s level students per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice and other social service related fields.
Kiefer School
Type: NCA-accredited private school for youth experiencing special learning problems coupled with emotional and/or behavioral disturbances.
Level: Master’s for clinical work, Bachelor’s in classrooms
Number of positions: Up to two Master’s level students, up to two Bachelor’s level students per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, etc.
Foster Care
Type: Program provides counseling and case management services for youth who have been removed from their homes.
Level: Master’s and Bachelor’s
Number of positions: one per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Counseling, Psychology and Social work
Family Support Services
Type: Outreach programs, some school based, targeting at-risk youth and their families
Level: Bachelor’s
Number of positions: Four, with concentration in Teen REACH
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Psychology, Social work, Counseling and other social service related fields.
Good Beginnings
Type: Group work, casework, mentoring, resource development
Level: Master’s or Bachelor’s
Number of positions: One per semester
Time Period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Counseling, Psychology, Social Work and other disciplines in the social service or behavioral science field.
Good Beginnings
Type: Group facilitation (requires some evening hours)
Level: Associates or Bachelor’s
Number of positions: One to two per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Human Services, Counseling, Social work, Psychology
Intact Family Services
Type: Case management and counseling program for DCFS court and non-court involved cases with allegations of abuse/neglect
Level: Bachelor’s
Number of positions: One per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Counseling, Psychology and Social work
Community & Donor Relations
Type: Fund raising and public relations
Level: Bachelor’s or Master’s
Number of positions: One student per semester
Time period: Any semester, including summer
Accepted Majors: Public relations, Marketing, Communications, Public affairs, Business, etc.
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