2026-2027 School Year Social Work Internship

Position Purpose
This internship provides a structured field placement experience for students enrolled in a CSWE-accredited Bachelors or Masters in Social Work program and is designed to fulfill academic field requirements. The Social Work Intern will assist in delivering direct and indirect support to students and families gain experience in multidisciplinary teamwork and develop foundational social work competencies under close supervision.


Responsibilities

• Assist with student/family assessments and support the development of intervention or care plans.
• Provide emotional and practical support to students and families under supervision.
• Coordinate with school staff and community partners to connect clients with appropriate resources.
• Maintain confidential and accurate documentation of services and observations.
• Participate in team meetings and case discussions offering observations and learning from feedback.
• Observe and when appropriate assist with crisis intervention or support.
• Support school- or district-based programming including educational workshops or group sessions.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment in a CSWE-accredited Bachelors or Masters in Social Work program in good standing.
• Strong communication interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all settings.
• Commitment to ethical social work practice and a willingness to learn in a real-world environment.
• Dependability initiative and flexibility to meet the needs of the site placement.

Supervision & Structure:

• Receive weekly one-on-one supervision from a licensed social worker to integrate theory with practice.
• Participate in group supervision or field seminars when available.
• Follow district site and university policies and procedures including those related to safety confidentiality and documentation.

Learning Objectives & Development:
By the conclusion of the internship the intern will:

• Apply social work knowledge in real-world practice under supervision.
• Build skills in client engagement assessment and intervention planning.
• Develop professional collaboration and documentation skills.
• Reflect on ethical decision-making and practice considerations.
• Integrate academic learning with practical hands-on experience.

This position reports to: FPS Social Work Supervisor


Physical Requirements
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Example: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Work is performed indoors.


Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job will need to attach: 1)Cover Letter 2)Resume 3) Three (3) Letters of Reference

Job postings will be closed for applications at5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)on the closing date listed in the posting.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veterans preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veterans preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

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Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI Title IX the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings Director of Compliance who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S. Fargo North Dakota 58103 .

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act they may bring forward a grievance to the Districts Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The Districts grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the Districts grievance procedures:

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