Social Services Jobs & Internships
Applying for Department of Social Services Jobs and Internships
If you are a person who enjoys problem solving, instilling resilience, and empowering others, you should apply to become a member of our team!
Internships at Durham County Department of Social Services
Durham County Department of Social Services Internships Mission: The mission of the Internship Program at Durham County Department of Social Services (DSS) is to provide aspiring social workers with hands-on, professional experience in public social services. The program is designed to develop future social workers by fostering their skills, knowledge, and ethical practice in serving individuals, families, and communities. This internship program aims to cultivate compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable professionals dedicated to promoting social justice, empowering clients, and improving overall community well-being.
Eligibility: Students enrolled in a human service undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited, four-year institution or community organization that has a requirement to fulfill and gain work experience. (NO CLINICAL HOURS ARE OFFERED)
Compensation: No compensation currently provided Length of Internship: Fall, Spring, and Summer Semester Placements, full or part time when available. Note: This is a continuous posting; however, placement in the program is subject to availability. There may not always be open availability at the time of application. Qualified applicants will be considered as opportunities arise and will be notified via the email provided on the application.
The application : Durham County Department of Social Services Intern Request Form
The deadlines: (October 15 for Spring semester, March 15 for Summer semester, and May 15 for the Fall semester)
We offer Internships in the Following Divisions:
- Child Welfare
- Aging & Adult Services
- Work First/Child Care
- QAT—Quality Assurance Training
- Administrative Services
Schools We Currently Have a Memorandum of Understanding
- North Carolina Central University
- University of North Carolina Greensboro
- East Carolina University
- Walden University
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Liberty University
- NC State University
- Shaw University
- Simmons University
Don't see your school on our list? Contact Ms. Semaje Gordon, DCoDSS Internship Coordinator, sgordon@dconc.gov, to discuss the opportunity, and to learn the requirements for our internships.
