Social Worker Unpaid Intern (2026-2027 School Year)

Summary:

The internship in School Social Work provides supervised experience in direct service and consultation for Bucks County students, ages 0-21. Students may be included in regular education or receive instruction in a special education program. The experience provides the Social Work intern with direct supervision in both direct services to students as well as opportunities to network with supporting community agencies on behalf of students. This internship is designed to meet the minimum hourly requirements for the intern to receive certification in the Pennsylvania

Essential Functions:

• Individual and group work including problem-solving, coping skills, social skills, adaptive skills
• Parent education and support
• Program and curriculum development to support student emotional/social needs
• Consultation with school and agency staff
• IEP and/or MDT participation
• Crisis intervention
• Resource coordination

Supervisory Responsibility: N/A

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands.  The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Options for internships include two semesters (full year) or one semester (half year) starting in the beginning of the school year.
 

Travel: Throughout Bucks County

Education and Experience:

Level of Degree:
2nd year MSW student from an accredited program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of social work practices, core competencies, and ethics
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently

The Bucks IU provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the practice of the Bucks IU to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The practice of providing reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed at any point during the recruiting, hiring, or at
any time during employment with the Bucks IU, please contact the Director of Human Resources at Careers@bucksiu.org

To be hired for this position you will need the required PA clearances to be dated no more than one year prior to your employment start date. Click here to learn more about the required clearances.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):  Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer:  The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.