PUC Schools
Social Worker Intern (Education)
Organization Overview
Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.
Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.
The Team Member we are searching for
The ideal Social Work Intern believes in, and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success. Interns will have the opportunity to work under the Director of Student and Parent Engagement and Advocacy for PUC Schools as your Field Instructor. Interns will be part of a team that creates opportunities and connects families and students to resources for the wellbeing and academic growth of student and family. Interns will be in direct communication with student services coordinators, school specialist, teachers, parents, and students. Interns are essential partners in helping schools provided services, mentorship, accountability and in developing new intervention programs.
What youll need to accomplish:
What do we require from you?
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Skills needed and part of team development:
Important traits needed
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. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.
Compensation & Benefits:
This position is Voluntary and Unpaid