The Village was one of the first agencies in the country to provide homes for neglected children. Today, we continue to achieve our mission to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children by providing a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services for children, adults and families in the Greater Hartford, Connecticut region. In order to accomplish this, we hire the most qualified, experienced staff and support creativity and innovation so that we can come up with solutions that work. We are about lasting, sustainable change for individuals and families today and communities tomorrow.
With a strong commitment to workforce development, The Village sponsors internships for students who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the social work, counseling, nursing, and administrative fields. Our interns come from a variety of colleges and universities in and around New England.
Acceptance is based upon the availability of supervision in the students area of interest, prior experience and learning needs. Referrals are accepted from January 1 to June 1 for internships that start in September and end in May. There may be a limited number of summer block placements, given both programmatic and supervisory availability.
Requirements
Required Experience:
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a college or university
Work or volunteer experience with children, adults and/or families
Recommendation from their school program
Interview
Supervision and Training
Individual/group by a professional staff member whose degree is commensurate with the program requirements
Access to a diverse array of agency-sponsored training opportunities
Diverse Experiences
Trauma-informed settings
Individual, family and group work
Community-based programs
Multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
Research or program evaluation
Process
The internship training program relies on the ability of program areas and their supervisors to accommodate the academic needs of each student and provide a rich learning environment that supports both the student and the program area. Interviewing, matching and agency agreements are all a part of the process and are conducted through the training program. The internship program also provides opportunities for staff who are interested in pursuing an advanced degree.
Keyword: Internship
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Internship
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