Social Care Network (SCN) Intern

About Little Flower

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929.

Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services.

Principle Responsibilities

Seeking an intern to provide screening and navigation within the Social Care Network (SCN) program. SCN connects individuals to critical community support services to address non-medical health-related social needs, such as housing, food, and transportation. 

Social Care Network bridges the gap between clinical care and community services through:

• Core Services: SCN connects eligible individuals to free resources like medically tailored meals, housing application assistance, utility support, and reliable transportation to essential non-medical appointments.
• Screening & Navigation: Care providers, managed care plans, or social care navigators screen individuals for unmet needs. Eligible participants are then guided to temporary or long-term community-based organizations.

Learning Outcomes

• Gain experience navigating community resources and referral systems by connecting individuals with appropriate community-based organizations and support services within the Social Care Network.
• Build an understanding of the relationship between social determinants of health and health outcomes by observing how community resources and coordinated care can improve individuals’ overall well-being and access to services.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Currently enrolled in a degree program in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, Education, or related field.
• Interest in working with youth involved in foster care or prevention services.
• Energetic, dependable, and emotionally mature.
• Valid NYS driver’s license or NYS Non-Driver ID

Travel Requirements

This internship is based in Wading River, NY. 

Disclaimer

This internship is unpaid and credit-bearing, in accordance with each participating school’s academic requirements.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this position.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences.

Accessibility

Some job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees and the individuals being served and may therefore exclude some individuals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.