MSW Foundation Year Intern - Educational Services Center

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Job Title : MSW Foundation Year 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: Pay Information: Benefits Information: JOB SUMMARY : Structured, unpaid observational experience that introduces graduate social work students to school social work practice. Interns spend all hours shadowing a supervising school social worker, gaining exposure to school systems, ethical decision-making, and multi-tiered systems of support. Students do not carry caseloads or provide direct services; learning occurs through observation, reflective supervision, and guided professional activities. The experience fosters professional identity development, cultural humility, equity-centered and trauma-informed practice, and understanding of social, emotional, and behavioral interventions. The internship aligns with Council on Social Work Education standards and National Association of Social Workers ethical guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exempli...