About this role
Various local departments of social services offer internship opportunities for students who are seeking Bachelors and Masters level degrees. Please submit your internship requirement here. This will serve as a “one stop shop” for your internship needs and streamline the process for you to find a placement that meets your requirements and fits the Local Department of Social Services’ (LDSS) needs. Once you have submitted the information requested, you will receive notifications from those local departments that might be a good “match” for your placement. Once you receive a match, you will then be directed to the LDSS where you will be linked to their internship contact. The overall goal of the IP is to better serve you by streamlining this process by providing you with those places that correctly match your criteria and to create better experiences for agencies by having a time saving methodology in place for them to screen potential interns. Please follow the instructions to create your account. If you already have an account, please submit your Username and Password to enter your portal.
You may reach out to any LDSS is you have a specific interest in working for a particular agency. Their ability to accept an internship is based on availability. Please keep in mind your best match will be generated through the portal.
VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizen have access to best services and benefits available to them.
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About Virginia Department of Social Services
VDSS is one of the largest Commonwealth agencies, partnering with 120 local departments of social services, along with faith-based and non-profit organizations, to promote the well-being of children and families statewide. We proudly serve alongside nearly 13,000 state and local human services professionals throughout the Social Services System, who ensure that thousands of Virginia's most vulnerable citizens have access to the best services and benefits available to them.
Together, we work each day to serve, empower, and create opportunities for brighter futures.
What you'll do
- Interns will be placed in various local departments of social services to assist with tasks that align with their educational requirements. The program aims to create better experiences for both interns and agencies by streamlining the placement process.
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