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Master's Level Summer Internship

CompanyChildren's Home Society of South Dakota
LocationRapid City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will provide trauma-informed supervision and care for children within a residential program. Responsibilities include facilitating structured activities, maintaining behavioral logs, and participating in treatment team meetings.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$20 - $22
Company Size
181
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Our mission is to prevent, treat and heal trauma. Our mission is to prevent, treat and heal trauma. Established in 1893, Children's Home Society of South Dakota is the oldest human services, nonprofit organization in the state. Through a merger in 1998, Children's Inn, a domestic violence shelter established in 1977, became a program of CHS. CHS provides emergency shelter, residential treatment and special education for children, forensic interviews and examinations for children, foster care and adoption services, and prevention services. In addition to serving victims of child abuse and domestic violence, CHS also partners with caring parents to help children with emotional or behavioral issues. CHS is accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by South Dakota Department of Social Services. Learn more at chssd.org.
About the Role

Description

Work For Good!


Wage:

$20 an hour


Schedule:

Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am-5pm

Dependent on your college requirements.


Position Overview:

Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a Master's Level Intern to work as part of a team providing supervision and trauma informed care of children within the residential program. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of our work.


By joining our team, you will make a difference every day—creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.


Benefits of Interning at CHS:

  • Compensation: Earn $20 an hour while gaining valuable experience in your field.
  • Work-Life Balance: We are committed to helping you achieve a balance between professional growth and academic success, ensuring your internship supports both areas effectively.
  • Professional Development: Engage in hands-on learning and benefit from mentorship opportunities with industry professionals, helping you sharpen your skills and deepen your expertise.
  • Career Development: Gain exposure to multiple departments, providing valuable career insights and potential opportunities for future employment.
  • Educational Assistance: Receive support for your academic growth, with resources designed to help you further your education while gaining practical, real-world experience.

What You Will Do:

  • Child Supervision: Nurture children through interactive and engaging strategies. Maintain vigilant supervision of children. Facilitate structured activities, i.e., games, outdoor recreation, etc., if applicable. Assist children with hygiene, diet, getting ready for school, etc. Respond to emotional dysregulation in a trauma informed manner, supporting as needed.
  • Team Participation: Participate as member of treatment team and maintain communication with the team. Assist in keeping unit clean and orderly.
  • Data Management and Communication: Document required hand off communication. Complete daily/weekly logs on assigned children. Complete behavioral/restraint/incident reports before leaving shift.
  • Safety & Compliance: Ensure safety standards and policies and procedures are followed. Monitor and supervise phone calls and visits as set by child’s therapist.
  • Professional Development: Work on Quality Improvement goals. Attend required annual training and demonstrate competency in required areas. Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.

What We’ll Love About You:

  • You are a team player that promotes a positive work environment.
  • You are capable of handling highly sensitive, confidential information.
  • You are able to effectively communicate.
  • You align with our mission, vision, and values.
  • You are organized and are able to pay strong attention to detail.
  • You are able to have professional and kind client and public interactions.
  • You are able to show awareness and respect for the diverse cultural backgrounds of our employees and clients.

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Currently enrolled in a Master's program working towards a counseling or social work degree.
Key Skills
Trauma informed careChild supervisionData managementCommunicationBehavioral reportingTeam collaborationConflict resolutionDocumentationQuality improvementConfidentialityInterpersonal skillsCultural awareness
Categories
Social ServicesHealthcareEducation
Benefits
CompensationProfessional developmentMentorship opportunitiesCareer developmentEducational assistance