The Social Work Intern is responsible for assisting the Social Services Team in supporting and executing a wide-range of projects. Interns will also be assisting Social Service team members on various cases and/or activities. 

**For consideration, applicant must have completed AT LEAST a Bachelors in Social Work, and must be continuing their studies in the Social work field. 

Interns will gain experience in:

• Clerical and Administrative support
• Co-ordination of workshops and seminars
•  Assisting with clerical duties including grant writing, fax, mailings, making phone calls and other functions as assigned
•  Researching potential opportunities that are tailored to the PAA’s mission

The ideal candidate would be:

• Attentive to detail and able to meet deadlines
•  Able to manage priorities and multi task effectively
• Intelligent, self-motivated
•  Good at communicating for dealing with diverse staff and clientele
• Able to maintain high level of confidentiality. 

Programs Offered

The Polish American Association maintains many Social/Human Service Programs, including:

• Domestic Violence
• General Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• Youth Counseling
• Anger Management/PAIP
• Homemaking
• Energy Assistance
• Immigration Services
• Housing
• Employment/Job Development. 

Intern must be prepared to:

• Come into the office at least twice a week
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.