Social Work Intern

Description Under general direction of Black Hawk County Public Health Community Health and Thrive Iowa Team. Supports program staff through fieldwork, assessments, public health communication, data entry, and community and community partner outreach. Essential

Duties Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks. Assists the Black Hawk County Public Health personnel with the following: Data collection and entry. Support community education and engagement activities.

Conduct basic research for program needs. Prepare reports, visuals, and communication materials. Develop partner-facing quick-guides, FAQ's and orientation materials Track engagement activities, summarize referral sources, trends, and opportunities.

Shadow Family Navigators during assessments, action planning, and care coordination, will not conduct assessments independently, or create action plans or carry a caseload. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Administrative and functional Supervision is received from the Community Health Program Manager and Thrive Iowa Coordinator. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: No functional or administrative supervision exercised.

Qualifications Must be a current undergraduate student with at least 2 years of college level education in Social Work (preferred), related Human Services or Public Health fields will be considered. Relevant introductory coursework is preferred. Examples of coursework that supports this project include: Social Work Practice, community systems, human behavior, ethics, and/or program evaluation, training in confidentiality and approved outreach practices.

Requires Basic computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, and online research. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize information clearly and communicate/present professionally with community partners. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an interest in public health research and procedure development.

Ability to work under supervision, accept feedback, and maintain confidentiality in handling information. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and maintain good public relations. Strong interpersonal communication, professional writing, organization, cultural humility Ability to build collaborative relationships Supplemental Information The work environment and physical demand characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Refer to the “Essential and Marginal Function Analysis” statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements. Must be able to remain seated for extended periods while performing data collection, data entry, online research, and preparation of written materials.

Must be able to operate a computer, keyboard, and standard office equipment with sufficient manual dexterity to create reports, visuals, communication materials, and partner-facing documents. Must be able to move about the office and community settings to support education and engagement activities, attend meetings, and participate in outreach events. Must be able to lift, carry, and transport materials such as outreach supplies, educational handouts, or laptop equipment, typically up to 20 pounds.

Must be able to read, review, and interpret documents, program materials, and data summaries with adequate visual acuity. Must be able to hear and communicate clearly in person, by phone, and in virtual meetings to engage partners, conduct interviews, and ask questions while shadowing Family Navigators. Must be able to take notes, observe interactions, and follow Family Navigators during assessments, action planning, and care coordination activities, which may require standing, walking, or moving between rooms or service locations.

Must be able to maintain focus and attention to detail during tasks requiring accuracy, such as tracking engagement activities, documenting referral sources, and compiling trend summaries. Must be able to organize and handle physical documents or outreach materials while preparing quick-guides, FAQs, and orientation resources. Must be able to travel locally as needed to support community engagement activities or attend off-site meetings.