Job Description

Counselor Internship

Internship Opportunity | $15.50 per hour | Hands-On Experience | Professional Development

Location: Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS) Job Type: Internship Eligibility: Students enrolled in an approved academic program

Looking for More Than Just an Internship?

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families?

The Counselor Internship at Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS) offers an exciting opportunity to gain meaningful, real-world experience in youth, family, and behavioral health services.

As an intern, you'll be immersed in a treatment-oriented environment, working alongside experienced professionals while developing practical skills that can help prepare you for a future career in counseling, social work, human services, or a related field.

This is more than an internship — it's an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference.

Your Internship Experience

Interns will actively participate in a dynamic learning environment that includes observation, supervised client interactions, and case management support.

You'll gain exposure to the services provided to children and families, including:

• Observing and assisting with client assessments in real-life settings
• Identifying client strengths, needs, and goals
• Supporting the development and implementation of case plans
• Participating in case staffing and treatment planning
• Coordinating services with community partners
• Learning professional documentation and report preparation

What You'll Do

Children, Youth, and Family Services Interns may:

• Assist with home visits, court appearances, and family meetings
• Document contacts with parents, collaterals, and professionals
• Participate in team meetings, consultations, and group supervision
• Review case files, reports, and supporting documentation
• Transport youth and parents to appointments
• Assist with child abuse and neglect assessments
• Connect families with valuable community resources

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this internship, you must:

• Be enrolled and in good standing at an accredited university in a bachelor's degree program
• Understand that this internship does not include clinical practice
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license with a safe driving record
• Complete a physical exam, including TB screening
• Obtain required criminal clearances, including State Police, FBI, and State Child Abuse clearances
• Successfully complete background and reference checks
• Demonstrate basic computer proficiency
• Be available primarily Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends

Learn. Grow. Make a Difference.

This internship provides an opportunity to:

• Gain hands-on exposure to youth and family services
• Learn from experienced behavioral health professionals
• Develop professional communication and documentation skills
• Understand treatment planning and case management
• Build experience working with children, youth, families, and community partners
• Explore a future career in behavioral health and human services

Your education is the beginning. Your experience can shape what's next.

Start Building Your Future Today

Some internships provide experience.

This internship helps you build a career with purpose.

If you're ready to learn from experienced professionals, gain meaningful experience, and make a positive difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to explore an internship with Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services.

Apply today and take the next step toward a career that makes an impact.

Learn more at choryfs.org.

About Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services

The Children's Home of Reading Youth & Family Services (CHOR YFS), an affiliate of Apis Services, Inc., is expanding its programs to provide treatment-oriented care rather than custodial care.

Today, our programs meet the critical behavioral and mental health needs of more than 650 children and families each year.

About Apis Services, Inc.

Apis Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc., provides a progressive platform for delivering shared services to Inperium and its constellation of affiliate companies.

Through shared services, geographical program expansion, and a focus on quality outcomes, Apis supports its affiliated organizations in advancing their missions while creating opportunities for organizational growth and employee development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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