Child Welfare Market Research Intern

Lyssn.io, Inc. (Lyssn) is the most advanced and established software platform using AI for the next generation of behavioral healthcare and human services training, assessment, automation and improvement.

Working at Lyssn

We founded Lyssn with a single conviction: Health and well-being is a basic human right, and people who are suffering should have access to the best quality treatments. Our vision is to design clinical, evidence-based technologies (validated through peer-reviewed studies) that maximize therapists, counselors, coaches, and caseworkers’ ability to help their clients and patients at scale; and we offer a suite of technologies to enhance training, supervision, and quality assurance to do just that!

Our company spans a diverse range of innovative areas including natural language processing, machine learning, psychotherapy research, clinical assessment and behavioral coding, project management, software development, UI design, community-based research, and small business development. Nearly all of our founders (Ph.D level psychologists and data scientists) are active in Lyssn’s day-to-day business and you will be working with all of them in this role.

Inclusion is our mission

Our products train providers in acceptance and appreciation of cultural, socioeconomic, gender, religious, neuro and other core aspects of diversity. To create products that serve people from all walks of life, we need to include everyone. Therefore, we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for psychotherapy and human services, we welcome you to join the Lyssn team.

Child Welfare Market Research Intern - Part Time - Remote

We are seeking a motivated summer intern to assist with market research in the Child Welfare sector. The ideal candidate will have a background in social work or a related field, with specific knowledge of child welfare systems. This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in market research while contributing to projects that aim to improve child welfare services and outcomes.

Job Type / Schedule

Part-Time employee, 15 hours per week, remote.

Lyssn, io, Inc. is based out of Seattle, WA. The majority of work can be conducted remotely through telecommuting.  Travel to customer sites, conferences, and in-person Lyssn team meetings is required – approximately 6-10 times per year.

Supervision

This position is available under the direction of Dr. Michael Tanana, Lyssn Chief Technology Officer. All Lyssn employees may interact with this position at different time points via an online interactive platform. A non-disclosure agreement will be required in this position.

Essential Functions

• Collect and analyze data related to child welfare programs, policies, and services
• Help identify market needs and opportunities within the child welfare sector
• Contribute to the preparation of research reports and presentations
• Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions
• Support other research-related tasks as needed
• Work independently on assigned tasks, managing time effectively
• Utilize strong internet research skills to find and evaluate credible sources quickly

Requirements

Candidates are required to demonstrate the following skills

• Current enrollment in or recent completion of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) or a closely related field
• Demonstrated interested and track record serving communities that are traditionally underserved by the child welfare system
• Strong academic background with coursework in child welfare, family services, or related areas
• Familiarity with child welfare systems, state and local organizational structures and roles, policies, and current issues
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exceptional internet research skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative on projects

Compensation

This position has an hourly rate of $22/hour.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced sales professionals and exposure to cutting-edge technology solutions.
• Networking opportunities with industry leaders and professionals.
• Competitive internship compensation and potential for future full-time employment based on performance and business needs.
• Support broader child welfare initiatives to scale evidence-based prevention practices to keep children safely at home with their families.

Lyssn is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fair employment practices regarding citizenship.