Partner/SHIFT Program Management Intern

This is a one-year, full-time, paid Internship Program

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington County's Department of Human Services (DHS) seeks a full-time Management Intern to support a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, victim/survivor-centered human services program. This role will provide both administrative support and direct client services for the Arlington Partner/SHIFT (Shaping Healthy Interactions For Tomorrow) Program, a County-wide initiative focused on intimate and domestic violence offender support and accountability. 

Interns will support the day-to-day functions of the program including client onboarding and support, administrative tasks, facilitating psychoeducational groups and providing ongoing follow-up and documentation. This position reports to the Partner/SHIFT Program Coordinator and is part of Project PEACE in the Economic Independence Division of the Department of Human Services.

Minimum:

Recent, 2024 and/or 2025 college graduates earning either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree* in the area of consideration prior to the start date of the internship must have:

• No significant professional-level work experience (less than one year) in the internship field; and
• Applicants who are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program related to the internship must not have significant professional-level work experience in the internship area and must be available to work during designated hours.

*Any time lapse between earning degrees may not include significant professional-level work experience.

Degree Requirements: Human Services discipline such as Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, or related. Applications will be accepted from candidates graduating with an undergraduate degree no later than November 2025 and from candidates who are recently graduated or currently pursuing a Master's Degree in their field as described above.

Desirables:  Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• G.P.A. of 3.0 or above is preferred and applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts;
• Working, volunteering or interning in a social services or human services field;
• Earning or recently completed a Master’s in Social Work; and/or
• Bilingual abilities in English/Spanish.

Special Requirements

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.  It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver’s License: The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's license from the applicant's place of residence or commit to utilizing alternate means of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. If the applicant possesses or acquires a license, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Additional Information

Work Hours: This is a full-time position (40 hrs/week) typically operating Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with some flexibility and telework opportunities available upon prior approval from the supervisor. * The applicant must be able to work during group times which are 5:30-8:30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. *

This is not a fully remote opportunity. Employees will be expected to be in the office at the discretion of the Supervisor and needs of the agency as well as to attend in-person classroom training.

Applicants may be asked to provide certified official transcripts.

Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Cohort Interns are eligible for health, dental, and leave benefits.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

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Under the guidance of a mentor, responsibilities include:  

• Providing direct services to individuals using harmful or abusive relationship behaviors by conducting intakes, delivering orientation and group sessions, and offering individualized, holistic support through referrals and case management;
• Orienting and onboarding new participants to the Partner/SHIFT program by scheduling onboarding activities, following up with referral sources and ensuring that paperwork is completed and/or signed by participants;
• Ensuring efficient and timely completion of intakes, assessments and groups;
• Facilitating bi-monthly orientation and assisting with facilitation of groups (two to three evenings per week);
• Engaging with survivors connected to program participants through support, assessment, referrals and psychoeducation;
• Completing all necessary trainings, participate in team meetings and adhere to policies and guidelines of the program;
• Assisting participants with accessing other resources by providing them with information on available resources and services and making needed referrals; and
• Supporting administrative functions, including scheduling, personnel, meetings, and clerical duties.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the social service field; exceptional organization and communication skills; and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Arlington County DHS is committed to delivering client services in an effective, equitable, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our clients are approached, engaged and cared for in ways that demonstrate competency, sensitivity and awareness of factors which impact the client experience including but not limited to: cultural identity, gender, racial, and ethnic diversity, religious/spiritual ascription, physical capability, cognitive and literacy levels, sexual orientation, and linguistic needs.

Location: 2100 Washington Blvd., Arlington (Sequoia Plaza) *METRO-accessible*

Arlington County

Arlington County is an exciting, innovative local government entity located in Northern Virginia. We are seeking highly motivated individuals for exciting one-year Internships in a variety of positions across the County. These positions offer a career opportunity to qualified individuals with little or no previous professional work experience to help them prepare for a career in a variety of fields of work. This Internship will provide recent college graduates and currently enrolled graduate students with in-depth, hands-on learning opportunities in areas critical to supporting local government initiatives while participating in a developmental and training cohort with peers.

Internship

Over the course of a year, Interns work under the mentorship and supervision of senior staff members to gain valuable on-the-job training and real-world work experience. They support the County's efforts to consistently work toward greater efficiency and effectiveness by offering improved processes and fresh ideas, and by leveraging smart technologies, while becoming familiar with the public-sector work environment as a viable and fulfilling career path.

Key Info

• Interns must be ready to begin employment by November 1, 2025, but may begin earlier according to the needs of the agency.
• This is not a fully remote opportunity, in-office hours are to be expected.
• Interns are expected to participate in both in-office work assignments and as part of an in-person training cohort.