Intern

Who We Are 

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For over 35 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an extraordinary team of 500 employees in seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.  

SAFY Internship Locations - America, Alabama, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Nevada, Ohio & South Carolina. 

What You’ll Do as a SAFY Intern or Practicum Student you will:

• Will receive experiences for personal and professional growth and development
• Will experience direct and close supervision by an appropriate supervisor
• To complete at a minimum an annual performance evaluation and, as applicable, other documentation as required by the University/College
• Go through adequate training for all responsibilities assigned
• Attended regularly scheduled supervisory conferences with supervisor

What You Bring 

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to serve the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, understand the power of diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to lead through inclusion, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level. 

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s level program in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, or a related field in human services.
• Must hold an interest in Child Welfare, Human Services, Counseling, Therapeutic Foster Care and more.
• Must be Mission driven and seeking opportunities to serve others.

What We Offer 

• Referral bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement 
• Company paid cell phone or stipend  

SAFY is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.