Internship - FALL 2026 - MDT (CJ/Criminology) at Project… · Omaha

Summary: Project Harmony Child Protection Center is seeking interns for their Fall 2026 program. This internship involves reviewing and coordinating child abuse and neglect cases, participating in multi-disciplinary team activities, and supporting child welfare initiatives. Responsibilities: - Review and analyze child abuse and neglect reports received by law enforcement and child protective services pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. §28-710 - Assist the county attorney and current MDT Facilitator in facilitating regular case reviews and arranging for training opportunities for the multidisciplinary team - Work with the Coordination Team to continuously identify and evaluate goals and outcomes - Submit reports as requested regarding frequency, outcomes and recommendations of the multi-disciplinary team case review as well as for improvement in protocols and practices - Timely input of case information related to goals and outcomes into agency database - Work closely and collaboratively with system partners - Assist in identifying training needs for child welfare staff, attorneys and judges about child development, trauma, parent-child relationships, availability of community services and resources for children and families and other best practice trainings as needed - Ensure culturally competent services are provided without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation - Participation in community committees and advisory boards - Other Case Coordinator/Response Service duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Must be tied to class and/or program requirement for degree - Must respect and maintain confidentiality, and uphold HIPAA compliance - Actively participate in Project Harmony program and agency operations such as staff meetings, in-services, assigned committees and other relevant activities - Collaborate with Project Harmony staff, as well as other agencies and service providers involved in serving the child and family - Ensure culturally competent services are provided to all families we serve without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, gender or sexual orientation - Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Access - Ability to relate well to a wide variety of individuals, including referral sources, providers, family members, children, etc - Excellent organization, time management and decision-making skills - High level of initiative and energy - Excellent verbal and written communications skills - Good problem-solving skills and ability to resolve conflicts - Pass background checks and provide reference as requested - Candidate is free of any foreseeable conflicts of interest given the population served and their past or current volunteer activities and/or employment Preferred Qualifications: - Career goal congruent with goals of this internship – child welfare, child mental health, advocacy Required Skills: Child abuse and neglect case review, Child welfare system knowledge, Criminal justice process understanding, Trauma effects on children and families, HIPAA compliance, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall