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Children's Home Society of Florida
Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.
CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.
Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!
As an Early Head Start Intern you’ll assist our staff in providing high quality in-home education, support and monitoring to parents and assist them in guiding their child's early years before entering Pre-K. This unpaid internship opportunity that will provide real-world experience within a multigenerational and multicultural client setting!
WHY JOIN CHS?
- Uplifting mission-driven work culture
- Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
- Growth and professional development opportunities
YOU WILL:
- Support the Family Service Coordinator by assisting with Completing ASQ's and finalizing the individual Family Service Plans
- Support in facilitating family group activities and socialization experiences
- Support the Family Service Coordinator by helping prepare documents for various meetings with the family
- Assist with Coordinating our involvement in outreach events
- Assist with record gathering for record requests from the community
- Support the Family Service Coordinators by helping update the provider list
- Assist in gathering questionnaires and other documents from families as needed.
- Prepare supplies and decorations for county celebrations
- Assist with cleaning and sanitizing all toys and equipment
- Develop relationships with families that are respectful, culturally responsive and trusting
- Perform data entry into applicable databases
- Assist families in navigating community resources to meet their needs
YOU HAVE:
- An interest in providing education to parents with young children with disabilities
- Strong organizational skills and a tireless focus on quality results
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to work well with diverse teams, clients and families
- Resiliency, with a propensity to persevere in spite of constant change
- A sincere passion for helping others in need
YOU NEED:
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Elementary Education (with certification to work with birth to 6th grade) or related field
- Proficiency in computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Travel Required
Yes. Multi-County
Equal Opportunity Employer
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