Internship Opportunities

At EAC, we offer a wide range of opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students from local colleges and universities who have field work requirements as part of their course of study. Individuals pursuing degrees in social work, criminal justice, vocational rehabilitation, education and special education, psychology and related social sciences are welcome to apply.

We offer on-site, professional supervision, hands-on work experience, flexible scheduling and the opportunity for students to connect theory and practice. Basic skills like record-keeping, case management, identifying and referring for services and monitoring client progress are all part of the learning process. Below are just a few of the internships available. We encourage any interested students to contact us directly to discuss their needs and work out an individualized program to meet their particular needs.

Social Work/Criminal Justice Internships:
Throughout New York City and Long Island, EAC offers criminal justice majors the chance to work with offenders who are in court because of a substance abuse-related offense. Opportunities are available in both Criminal and Family Courts, and involve working with treatment agencies, judges and offenders in case management activities: assessing addictions, referrals to treatment and monitoring treatment progress.

Social Work/Child Welfare Internships:
Internships are available for students seeking careers working with kids, particularly kids who are in the child welfare system (abused and neglected children). Responsibilities include making home visits, writing assessments, appearing in court as well as conducting some of the daily administrative tasks that every social worker ultimately has to do. Our interns are given their own caseload so that they may become familiar with the children's ongoing needs. Interns receive exposure to Family Court and the social service agencies that drive many of the life decisions for children in foster care, or children who are being neglected or abused by their parents. Opportunities are also available for evening and weekend internships in our Supervised Visitation Programs.

Special Education Internships:
In Nassau and Suffolk (Long Island) Counties, opportunities are available for college students majoring in special education to provide one-on-one instruction to students with learning disabilities. Subject areas covered include grades 7-12, for students with all levels of functioning. On-site supervision by certified special education teachers is coordinated with the student's academic program.

Social Work/Gerontology Internships:
EAC's Senior Programs, based in Nassau County, provide assistance to home-bound seniors and their families. Our Senior Respite Program gives family caregivers a break by matching them up with a trained volunteer. Interns will go into the home to spend time with the older person during the time the caregiver is out of the house. The Meals on Wheels Program provides homebound senior citizens with nutritious food. Interns will make home visits to interview current clients to assess clients status, handle intakes, and work with menu planning and catering to ensure proper dietary planning to meet special needs.

Social Work/Vocational Internships:
EAC offers internship in our programs working with parents who are in violation of court-ordered child support payments. Interns meet with clients, assist in job development and placement, identify and address barriers to employment such as drug or alcohol abuse, and encourage a renewed commitment to a positive parent-child relationship. Evening hours are available.

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