Internships at Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection provide experiences in working with children in the Rochester City School District. Student interns will assist students in academic areas. They will assist youth advocates by helping students develop strategies for acquiring the skills needed to be successful in all aspects of their life. Student interns will help students identify career goals, develop positive study habits, overcome obstacles to learning, and will act as role models. Student interns will also assist in helping students complete their 20 hours of community service.

Internship Criteria

Basic Requirements:

(1) The student intern must be in his/her junior or a senior year in a four-year program, in their second year in a two-year program, or in a master’s degree program.

 

(2) The internship is a minimum of nine hours per week for the semester or quarter.

 

(3) The student intern will be expected to provide a learning contract with objectives, goals, and expectations.

 

(4) Previous experience with youth in groups is preferred.

 

(5) The student intern has met the application deadline of six weeks prior to start date.

Application Process

A student intern expresses interest:

(1) The student intern meets the basic criteria and there are opportunities at Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection.

(2) The student intern completes the application.

(3) There is an interview with the Human Resource Specialist for Volunteers and Interns. The interview consists of an overview and a discussion of what the student intern is looking for.

(4) Suitable applications are forwarded to field placement advisors or designated regional point people. Appropriate staff will interview the student intern.

(5) The student intern has a final interview with the designated field placement advisor/supervisor.

(6) Human Resource Specialist for Volunteers and Interns completes the reference process.

(Click here for a copy of the application.)

Upon decision of placement:

(1) Student intern meets with Volunteer and Intern Specialist for orientation to cover confidentiality, mandated reporting, custodial conduct, and other related topics.

(2) Student intern will provide written proof of a negative tuberculosis test within the last 6 months. The Hillside Health Office can provide this test at no charge.

Driving is permitted by Master of Social Work student interns ONLY:

(1) Student intern will complete the driver information form. Hillside will check with the Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure that the student meets Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection’s driving standards.

(2) Student intern will submit a copy of his/her automobile policy, which must include carrier’s name, and the amount of liability coverage.

Student interns must carry a minimum of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident liability coverage and sign a statement indicating that they understand their liability in an accident while transporting a Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection student.

Training

There is much to learn about the role of the student intern. Hillside offers the following training opportunities:

Mandatory Training
The student intern must attend one 2-hour session.
 
Part One: Crisis Awareness
It is a more in-depth look at why youth are entered into Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, what we mean when we say children and families are "in crisis," our therapeutic approaches to crisis situations, and your role as a student intern.
 
Part Two: Safety
An overview of medical information, blood borne pathogens, and fire/evacuation safety.
 
On-the-Job Training
The field placement advisor/supervisor will provide site-specific training.
 
In-Service Training
Student interns are welcome to attend training sessions that interest them with approval from their advisor/supervisor.

 

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.