Internships and field placements at Crestwood Children’s Center provide exciting opportunities to work directly with children and families. These educational opportunities are available to student interns whose course of study may include Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, and other related fields. There are also opportunities in Human Resources, Finance, Marketing and Public Relations, Food Services, and Clerical Support.
Internship Criteria
Basic Requirements:
(1) The student intern must be in the second semester of his/her freshman year matriculating in an associate’s or baccalaureate program. First or second year master’s program students are also eligible for internship and fieldwork experiences.
(2) The internship schedule is agreed to by Crestwood Children’s Center, the student intern, and the student intern’s faculty advisor. Schedule refers to the hours per week (daily schedule), as well as onset and termination dates.
(3) Student interns will be expected to provide a learning contract with objectives, goals, and expectations.
(4) Student interns with prior experience working with children and adolescents will be given preference in internship placements.
(5) The student intern has completed all phases of the application process in a timely manner.
Application Process
(1) The prospective student intern meets the basic criteria and internship opportunities that are available at Crestwood Children’s Center.
(2) The prospective student intern submits a completed internship application, resume, and New York State Central Register Clearance form.
(3) The prospective student intern will interview with the Human Resource Specialist for Volunteer and Interns to determine the appropriateness of the candidate, provide general agency information, and discuss available options for internship.
(4) Finalists for internship will be forwarded to the appropriate supervisor for review and possible second interview.
(5) Crestwood Children’s Center will complete successful confidential reference checks and New York State Central Register Clearance prior to a formal offer of internship.
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Upon decision of placement:
(1) Student intern meets with the Human Resource Specialist for Volunteers and Interns for specific orientation to confidentiality, mandated reporting, safety training, and other related topics.
(2) Student intern will provide written proof of a negative tuberculosis screening (PPD) completed within the last 12 months. Student interns are encouraged to utilize their campus’ Student Health Services or their personal physician to receive tuberculosis screening. The Human Resource Specialist for Volunteers and Interns will assist in the completion of this requirement as necessary.
Training
The primary purpose of internship is to provide the student intern with a quality educational opportunity relevant to his/her desired field of study. Learning and training should be continuous for the duration of the placement. All student interns are invited and encouraged to attend the Crestwood Children’s Center New Employee Orientation. The Human Resource Specialist for Volunteers and Interns and/or direct supervisor will supply supplemental learning opportunities for student interns.
In-house staff development activities, Hillside Family of Agencies training opportunities, and free-of-charge community educational opportunities are posted in all programs at Crestwood Children’s Center. All trainings, including complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention training are open to student interns. Student interns are encouraged to attend trainings as their schedules permit.
Expectations of Interns
All student interns at Crestwood Children’s Center will:
- · Maintain professional behavior and attire at all times
- · Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
- · Serve as a positive role model to children and adolescents
- · Uphold professional code of ethics and confidentiality
- · Actively participate in the internship learning process including exit interview
Student interns who fail to meet the expectations of a Crestwood Children’s Center internship will be asked to leave the program and the faculty advisor will be notified of the dismissal.
Contact Us
For more information on internships with Hillside Family of Agencies, please contact Chris Kunz, Human Resource Specialist for Volunteers and Interns, Hillside Family of Agencies, at (585) 256-7500 or send e-mail to ckunz@hillside.com.
