INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Building the Next Generation of
Social Work Professionals
At Better Steps Life Skills Center Inc., we are proud to partner with accredited universities to provide meaningful, hands-on internship experiences for students pursuing degrees in Social Work and related fields.
Our internship program is designed to bridge academic learning with real-world practice—supporting students as they grow into ethical, skilled, and compassionate professionals.
The Better Steps Internship Program offers supervised field placements that allow students to apply classroom knowledge in a real community-based setting. Interns gain exposure to individual, family, and group services while working alongside experienced professionals committed to client care and student development.
Internships may be paid, stipend-based, employment-based, or unpaid, depending on the placement and agreement with the partnering university.
What Interns Can Expect
Interns at Better Steps receive a structured and supportive learning experience that includes:
Orientation to our mission, programs, policies, and procedures.
Hands-on involvement in client services and program activities.
Opportunities to participate in:
Progress notes and documentation.
Treatment and service planning.
Interdisciplinary team collaboration (when applicable).
Weekly supervision with qualified agency staff.
Ongoing feedback and performance evaluation.
A professional environment focused on ethical practice and confidentiality.
University & Agency Partnership
Universities Partnering with us will:
Our internship program is built on strong collaboration between Better Steps and partnering universities.
Screen and prepare students for placement.
Establish learning objectives and educational guidelines.
Ensure students understand confidentiality, ethical standards, and liability requirements.
Provide academic oversight and field education coordination.
Offer training or educational resources for agency supervisors when applicable.
Better Steps will:
Provide appropriate learning opportunities aligned with academic goals.
Assist in student orientation and training.
Participate in student evaluations and joint placement reviews.
Maintain a safe, professional, and inclusive learning environment.
Supervision & Learning Environment
Interns are supported through weekly supervision, guidance from experienced professionals, and collaboration with university faculty. Together, we work to ensure:
Quality client care.
Ethical and professional conduct.
Meaningful learning experiences.
Clear communication among the student, agency, and university.
Better Steps reserves the right to end an internship placement if a student’s conduct is unsafe, unethical, or unprofessional, in coordination with the university’s Office of Field Education.
Confidentiality & Professional Standards
All interns are required to:
Maintain strict confidentiality of client and agency information.
Adhere to professional ethics and agency policies.
Comply with applicable state and federal laws, including FERPA.
Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects integrity, respect, and professionalism.
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Better Steps and our university partners are committed to providing internship opportunities free from discrimination.
Placements are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Internship Term & Structure
Internship agreements typically span up to
36 months, with options for renewal.
Either party may terminate the agreement with written notice.
Students are allowed to complete their internship term if termination is not due to student fault
Interested in Partnering or Applying?
We welcome inquiries from universities and students seeking impactful, community-focused internship opportunities.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Partner With Better Steps Life Skills Center
At Better Steps Life Skills Center Inc., we are proud to partner with accredited universities to provide meaningful, hands-on internship experiences for students pursuing degrees in Social Work and related fields.
Our internship program is designed to bridge academic learning with real-world practice—supporting students as they grow into ethical, skilled, and compassionate professionals.
The Better Steps Internship Program offers supervised field placements that allow students to apply classroom knowledge in a real community-based setting. Interns gain exposure to individual, family, and group services while working alongside experienced professionals committed to client care and student development.
Internships may be paid, stipend-based, employment-based, or unpaid, depending on the placement and agreement with the partnering university.
What Interns Can Expect
Interns at Better Steps receive a structured and supportive learning experience that includes:
Orientation to our mission, programs, policies, and procedures.
Hands-on involvement in client services and program activities.
Opportunities to participate in:
Progress notes and documentation.
Treatment and service planning.
Interdisciplinary team collaboration (when applicable).
Weekly supervision with qualified agency staff.
Ongoing feedback and performance evaluation.
A professional environment focused on ethical practice and confidentiality.
University & Agency Partnership
Universities Partnering with us will:
Our internship program is built on strong collaboration between Better Steps and partnering universities.
Screen and prepare students for placement.
Establish learning objectives and educational guidelines.
Ensure students understand confidentiality, ethical standards, and liability requirements.
Provide academic oversight and field education coordination.
Offer training or educational resources for agency supervisors when applicable.
Better Steps will:
Provide appropriate learning opportunities aligned with academic goals.
Assist in student orientation and training.
Participate in student evaluations and joint placement reviews.
Maintain a safe, professional, and inclusive learning environment.
Supervision & Learning Environment
Interns are supported through weekly supervision, guidance from experienced professionals, and collaboration with university faculty. Together, we work to ensure:
Quality client care.
Ethical and professional conduct.
Meaningful learning experiences.
Clear communication among the student, agency, and university.
Better Steps reserves the right to end an internship placement if a student’s conduct is unsafe, unethical, or unprofessional, in coordination with the university’s Office of Field Education.
Confidentiality & Professional Standards
All interns are required to:
Maintain strict confidentiality of client and agency information.
Adhere to professional ethics and agency policies.
Comply with applicable state and federal laws, including FERPA.
Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects integrity, respect, and professionalism.
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Better Steps and our university partners are committed to providing internship opportunities free from discrimination.
Placements are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Internship Term & Structure
Internship agreements typically span up to
36 months, with options for renewal.
Either party may terminate the agreement with written notice.
Students are allowed to complete their internship term if termination is not due to student fault
Interested in Partnering or Applying?
We welcome inquiries from universities and students seeking impactful, community-focused internship opportunities.
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