Location
Skokie, Illinois
Quick overview
The intern will support students in grades K-8 by addressing social, emotional, and behavioral needs through individual sessions and group facilitation. Responsibilities also include creating treatment plans and maintaining accurate case documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be in their second year of a social work program and working towards a Type 73 certification. A specialization in schools is preferred.
Job description
Hillel Torah, located in Skokie, is seeking a warm and energetic school social work intern for the 2026-2027 school
year. The ideal candidate will have a passion for supporting children, excellent interpersonal skills, and an organized, proactive working style. The School Social Work intern is directly supervised by our School Social Worker and serves as a member of a broader student support team.
Responsibilities
● Work closely with students, parents, teachers, and administrators in grades K-8 toproblem-solve and support students’ social/emotional and behavioral well-being.
● Work 1
1 with students with a range of social/emotional challenges.
● Co-facilitate social skills groups.
● Create and implement student treatment plans
● Write up 2 weekly process recordings and individual case notes
Qualifications: ● 2nd year social work program working towards a type 73
● Preferred specialization in schools
Compensation & Academic Credit
This internship is unpaid. Students may be eligible to receive academic credit, subject to their institution’s policies and approval.
About Hillel Torah
We are a dynamic and innovative Jewish private school preparing the leaders of tomorrow. Our progressive, child-centered approach promotes academic excellence in both general and religious studies. We encourage our students to develop a life-long commitment to learning and to the global community.
