MSW Interns - Fall 2026 (46058)

University Settlement partners with 40,000 New Yorkers on the Lower East Side and in Brooklyn every year to build on their strengths as they achieve healthy, stable, and remarkable lives. For 140 years, we’ve collaborated with our neighbors to pioneer highly effective programs that fight poverty and systemic inequality. Established in 1886 as the first Settlement House in the United States, we bring the values of that movement into the 21st century by meeting New Yorkers where they live, listening deeply to all perspectives, engaging with every individual holistically, and creating space for people to organize. Joining together with our neighbors to advocate for justice and equality, we help build community strength. 

We work with New Yorkers of all ages. We infuse a commitment to civic engagement, equity, and communal action into each of our programs, which include early childhood education, mental health and wellness, benefits assistance and eviction prevention, adult literacy and education, healthy aging, community and recreation centers, performing and visual arts, and youth development.  

Responsibilities: 

• Placements are available across all divisions at University Settlement in Mental Health, Early Childhood, Youth, and Adult programming 

• Program responsibilities and specific job duties to be determined by program director: To learn more about various practicum opportunities, email [email protected] 

• Become fully knowledgeable of the mental health and supportive resources in program catchment area 

• Complete all required data collection and documentation according to program requirements 

• Complete all required process recordings, reflections, trainings and according to degree and supervision requirements 

• Other duties as assigned by SIFI and Task Supervisors 

Qualifications: 

• Current student pursuing a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) and seeking practicum placement 

• Firm understanding of racial inequity, strength-based and family-driven work, child and youth development, attachment, trauma responsive care, and family dynamics 

• Excellent communication and writing skills 

• Ability to work independently and as an effective team player 

• Bilingual skills a plus 

Hours: 14-21 hours per week-dependent on MSW program requirements