Early Childhood Attachment Intern

Position : Early Childhood Attachment Intern

Reports To : ECA Supervisor

Program / Department : Early Childhood Attachment

• THIS IS AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP

About DABSJ :

D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive.

About this Opportunity :

Early Childhood Attachment Services is designed to provide home based parent-infant support and clinical intervention services to families where the parent's condition and life circumstances, or the characteristics of the infant, threaten the parent-infant attachment and consequent social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive development of the infant. Services are designed to reduce the incidence and prevalence of abuse, neglect, developmental delays, behavioral issues, and emotional disturbances.

Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as an Intern?

Our ideal candidate must be enrolled in a master's social work, counseling, psychology, or marriage and family therapy program at a university. Additional requirements include : knowledge of child development, a non-judgmental approach that reflects cultural sensitivity to the unique and diverse experiences of families served, the ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems, and a willingness to be flexible, patient and creative. Must demonstrate competencies in the following areas : observation of parent / child interaction, developmental assessment, diagnostic skills, understanding of the parallel process in therapeutic work, and collaboration with internal and external providers. The ability to provide effective individual, family, and group therapy skills. A valid driver's license, good driving record and adequate insurance with a car available at all times.

Offered benefits and more :

Flexible Scheduling.

Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.

Access to a robust training system.

Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.

Regular supervision.

Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.

Work within a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).

D.A. Blodgett - St. Johns is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Multi-lingual skills are highly valued at DABSJ.

Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment. Applicants must also pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. Failure to pass the pre-employment test will disqualify the applicant from employment for a period of six months.