MESH Social Work Intern

Job Details: Job Location: Administrative Office - Knoxville, TN, Position Type: Internship, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services, Primary Function: To identify needs of youth and implement individual, group and program strategies and interventions

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

Provide individual counseling, case management, and/or mentoring for youth at assigned club site(s)
Facilitate small groups with curriculum focused on development of social and emotional learning skills
Assist in needs assessments of programs, grant proposal writings, and program evaluations, based on need and experience
Assist with or lead staff training, based on need and experience
Assist in needs assessment of programs, proposal writing and program evaluations
Other duties as assigned or as interest is expressed (position can be flexible and may be open to specific tasks that students wish to accomplish)

Qualifications: Skills & Knowledge Required:

Enrolled in Social Work degree program an accredited college or university
Enthusiasm to work with youth & their families and knowledge of youth development preferred
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge and practice of the Social Work Code of Ethics and Values