Missouri State University Social Work Programs

JOB OPENING: CASA of Southwest Missouri is seeking an Intern to support its team through projects including digital marketing, podcast production, and training preparation.

Students interested in learning more about the position or applying can email [email protected]. Additional information is also available through Handshake.

POSITION OPENING: Ozarks Food Harvest is seeking a Social Work Intern for a paid practicum position.

Students interested in learning more about the position or applying can contact:

Jessica Allen
📧 [email protected]

For additional details about the position and application process, please contact Ozarks Food Harvest directly.

What an incredible experience in Alaska!

Recently, Professor Kelly Dudley (Social Work) and Professor Stephanie Urich (Nutrition and Dietetics) led students on an interdisciplinary education abroad trip to Alaska.

Over nearly two weeks, students immersed themselves in Alaska's people, history, and breathtaking landscapes while exploring food security, cultural healing, resilience, and social justice. They learned directly from Alaska Native leaders, educators, healthcare professionals, and community organizations, gaining a deeper understanding of Indigenous perspectives on health, wellness, and community.

Their experiences included visiting the Alaska Native Heritage Center, exploring traditional healing at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, volunteering with the Alaska Food Bank and Anchor Gardens, participating in the Anchorage Humanities Forum, and learning about Alaska's unique history and cultures. Beyond the classroom, students experienced glaciers, mountain communities, local markets, and some of Alaska's most remarkable landscapes, discovering firsthand how place, culture, and community shape health and well-being.

Education abroad offers more than the opportunity to travel. It challenges students to see the world through new perspectives, build meaningful connections, and grow both personally and professionally. We are incredibly proud of our students for embracing every opportunity to learn, ask questions, serve, and reflect throughout this experience.

A heartfelt thank you to the many community partners in Alaska who welcomed our students and generously shared their knowledge, experiences, and hospitality. We also extend our gratitude to Professor Dudley and Professor Urich for creating such a meaningful learning experience, as well as to the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, the McQueary College of Health and Human Services, and the Office of Education Abroad for their support in making this experience possible.

📸 Swipe through to see highlights from this unforgettable adventure - we hope these memories inspire future Social Work Bears to take part in a Missouri State education abroad experience!

Missouri State McQueary College of Health and Human Services Missouri State University Nutrition and Dietetics

POSITION OPENING: The GLO Center is seeking applications from BSW students entering their final year of school or MSW students looking to complete their generalist year. Students wishing to engage in this 9-month program starting in August 2026 would be part of a paid internship-to-practicum program that supports the LGBTQ+ community through the GLO Center.

Interested students should submit their resume with relevant educational or employment experience to [email protected] with "Practicum Application" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

JOB OPENING: Family Care Specialist (Social Worker)

The Doula Foundation in Springfield, Missouri is seeking a full-time Family Care Specialist to provide care coordination, case management, resource navigation, and family support for clients during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and early parenthood.

This position requires a Bachelor of Social Work degree (MSW preferred) and involves working closely with doulas, Perinatal Community Health Workers, educators, and community partners to support families experiencing a variety of challenges, including housing instability, transportation barriers, mental health concerns, substance use disorder, financial hardship, and limited support systems. The Family Care Specialist role is community-based and focuses on advocacy, problem-solving, and connecting families with resources and services.

For more information about the position, contact Kimberly Costello at [email protected] or (417) 832-9222.