Internship for Social Work & Counseling Students (Communities In Schools of San Antonio)
Internship for Social Work & Counseling Students (Communities In Schools of San Antonio)
CISSA AmeriCorps Member
Communities In Schools of San Antonio
About Communities In Schools of San Antonio:
1616 E . Commerce St ., San Antonio, TX, 78205 -3348 , United States
Communities In Schools of San Antonio is part of a national organization, Communities In Schools®, that
ensures every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background has what they need to
realize their potential in school and beyond. Wor king directly in over 100 schools across 12 San Antonio
school districts, we connect students to caring adults and community resources that help them overcome
the barriers that stand between them and a brighter future. We are seeking a passionate, committe d,
and value -oriented individual to join our team. You will be part of a powerful movement for change,
where our staff are committed to shaping an equitable path to education for future generations.
Job Description:
AmeriCorps members will provide research -based integrated stude nt supports to students at -risk of
dropping out of school. The part -time AmeriCorps p osition is designed for current univ ersity students
seeking to complete fie ld placement or in ternship courses in the social s ciences field . Placed directly in a
high -need s public school under the supervision of an experienced CIS Site Coordinator, AmeriCorps
members will engage in the following activities:
• Provide intentional case -manag ement services to a minimum of 5 economically disadvantaged
students who are at -risk of dropping out of school
• Co -facilitate 1 group to address common barriers among students and provide a supportive
environment in which students can build relationships, d evelop critical skills, and learn from the
AmeriCorps Member and their peers
• Coordinate services within the CIS Six Components, including Supportive Guidance and
Counseling, Health and Human Services, Parent and Family Engagement, College and Career
Readin ess, Enrichment, and Academic Support. Activities vary depending on program Participate
in weekly supervision sessions and trainings
• Serve a minimum of 300 or 450 hours through the duration of their service term This rewarding
experience is a great way to get hands -on professional experience in the field of social work and
counseling while earning money for school.
The CIS -SA AmeriCorps program seeks to provide members with the opportunity to develop knowledge
and skills that will be valued by future employ ers, practice and develop their skills in critical thinking,
problem solving, and time management skills while making a real difference in students’ lives.
Term Dates
• Full Year : Sept. 2022 – May 2023, 450 to tal hours, approx. 12 hrs /week, $3,400 living stipend
• Fall : Sept. 2022 – Dec. 2022, 300 total hours, approx. 24 hrs /week, $2,400 living stipend
• Spring : Jan. 2023 – May 2023, 300 total hours, approx. 24 hrs /week, $2,400 living stipend
CISSA AmeriCorps Member
Communities In Schools of San Antonio
Desired Skills/Background
• Working toward a bachelors or master’s degree in a Social Work, Counseling , Family Studies, or
other human services field
• Possess a desire and ability to work with underserved youth
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Relationship -building skills
• Time management skills
CIS -SA is proud to be selected as a recipient of the AmeriCorps State grant through the OneStar
Foundation. AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs where individuals commit their time
to address critical community needs l ike increasing academic achievement, mentoring youth, fighting
poverty, preparing for disasters, and much more.
To be eligible for the AmeriCorps program, applicants must:
• Be 17 years or older
• Hold one of the following citizenship statuses: US citizen, US National, Lawful Permanent Resident Aliens
• Pass a national service criminal history check (FBI fingerprinting, state of service check, and national sex
offender registry check)
• Received a high school diploma or its equivalent
• Must serve a minimum of 300 or 450 hours according the service terms listed below. Members must
serve for the entire program length. Start and end dates are non -negotiable
While charging tim e to the AmeriCorps program, accumulating service or training hours, or otherwise
performing activities supported by the AmeriCorps program, staff and members may not directly or
indirectly engage in the following activities:
• Attempting to influence legisl ation;
• Organizing or engaging in protests, petitions, boycotts, or strikes;
• Assisting, promoting, or deterring union organizing;
• Impairing existing contracts for services or collective bargaining agreements;
• Engaging in partisan political activities, or ot her activities designed to influence the outcome of an
election to any public office;
• Participating in, or endorsing, events or activities that are likely to include advocacy for or against political
parties, political platforms, political candidates, prop osed legislation, or elected officials;
• Engaging in religious instruction, conducting worship services, providing instruction as part of a program
that includes mandatory religious instruction or worship, constructing or operating facilities devoted to
CISSA AmeriCorps Member
Communities In Schools of San Antonio
rel igious instruction or worship, maintaining facilities primarily or inherently devoted to religious
instruction or worship, or engaging in any form of religious proselytization;
• Providing a direct benefit to – A business organized for profit; A labor union; A partisan political
organization; A nonprofit organization that fails to comply with the restrictions contained in section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 related to engaging in political activities or substantial
amount of lobbying except that nothing in these provisions shall be construed to prevent participants
from engaging in advocacy activities undertaken at their own initiative; and An organization engaged in
the religious activities described in paragraph C. 7. above, unless CNCS as sistance is not used to support
those religious activities;
• Conducting a voter registration drive or using CNCS funds to conduct a voter registration drive;
• Providing abortion services or referrals for receipt of such services; and Such other activities as CNCS may
prohibit.
CISSA is strongly committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal and
state legislation designed to ensure equal employment opportunities to persons with disabilities.
CISSA prohibits discrimination against applicants, con tractors, and visitors on the basis of race, color,
sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
CISSA strives to provide a work environment fr ee from all forms of unlawful discrimination as it is
prohibited and will not be tolerated.
Apply Online At : “CISSA Am eriCorps Member ”
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Contact For Additional Information:
Name : Sarah M. Kuntz
Email : skuntz @cissa. org
Phone : 210.520.8440 ext. 257
Webs ite : www.cissa.org/join -our -americorps -team
Click here to access the Ameri Corps Resource Folde r.