Youth Prevention Internship-North Texas

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Title:  Youth Prevention  Program  Intern 

Internship Status: Part-Time | Unpaid

Location: Remote/ On School Campuses

Summary: The primary function of the Youth Prevention  Intern is to assist paid staff in developing curriculum, assisting in training events for schools, parents, and the community.  The intern will also need to possess excellent skills in putting together presentations and analyzing data.   The intern will need to be available to assist with inputting data after presentations with schools and juvenile detention centers.    

Availability:  Determined in alignment with the intern’s academic requirements and Youth Prevention scheduling needs.

Working conditions: Work is normally performed in an indoor temperature-controlled environment. Work duties may, on rare occasions, be performed in an environment requiring exposure to weather extremes, odors, and noise.

Travel:
This position may require limited travel for presentations, training, and team/professional development opportunities. 

Expectations/Requirements of an Intern: 

• Pursuing a degree or graduate degree in social work, child development, psychology, criminal justice, or counseling, and completion of at least 60 credit hours of undergraduate work. Other degree plans may be approved. 
• Preference is given if trained in the use of motivational interviewing, the stages of change model, or TBRI.
• Willingness to accept direction from paid staff. 
• Ability to commit to Youth Prevention for 12 weeks at a minimum of 9 hours per week.  Youth Prevention will grant scheduling flexibility. 
• Preference is given if experienced in working with youth.
• The intern will agree to complete and pass background checks before working with or having access to confidential information of any clients.
• Provide a recommendation letter from a faculty member 
• High level of emotional maturity and responsibility 
• Strong work ethic - consistent and reliable 
• Committed to respecting all people, with the ability to build trust and good working relationships with others
• Commitment to excellence and professionalism in services provided
• Excellent relational, communication, and interpersonal skills 
• Participate in the initial half-day training and complete all required  training 
• The intern will maintain confidentiality of clients during and after the internship, in compliance with Unbound Now policies and state and federal laws, unless legally compelled otherwise.
• Intern will agree to abide by all Unbound Now policies and procedures, and comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including Unbound Now’s Abuse Prevention and Response Policy
• The intern will complete assigned tasks within a given time frame or on time.
• The intern will discuss professional development and ethical dilemmas during weekly supervision.
• Arriving on time for all assigned shifts is essential
• Participate in required  team meetings

Responsibilities: 

• Meet the immediate needs of youth, establish trust-based relationships with clients, and assist in completing assignments given  by paid staff 
• Assist with data collection and other research assignments
• Ensure the timely completion of presentation data into Unbound Now post-presentation services
• Communicate an eagerness to be helpful 
• On rare occasions, assist with tabling events. 
• Assist paid staff with retrieving food for juvenile detention centers' youth celebrations after the JDC 5-week curriculum.
• Participate in occasional school trainings with paid staff

* This position description does not aim to provide a complete list of activities, duties, or responsibilities expected of the intern candidate. The scope of the position may change as organizational needs evolve.

Expectations of Unbound Now:

• Unbound Now will endeavor to provide opportunities for continued education.
• Unbound Now will provide weekly supervision to discuss professional development and ethical dilemmas. Staff LCSW will provide supervision to interns in programs requiring supervised social work hours. 
• Unbound Now will provide feedback for school assignments on time.
• Unbound Now will provide supervision over the intern's job responsibilities.
• Will the intern be paid? Yes___ No X
• Will the intern receive mileage reimbursement? Yes___ No X

Physical Requirements:  

• Required to stand for extended periods, walk and sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use arms, hands, and fingers to lift and handle objects, as well as use keyboards
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, and lift to 20 pounds 
• Close visual attention and prolonged mental concentration
• Work duties may, on rare occasions, be performed in an environment requiring exposure to odors, bodily fluids, and noise

Internship Relationships:

Supervisor:
Youth Prevention Director

Works with: Youth Prevention Director and Youth Prevention Volunteers

Supervises: None

Unbound Now is not obligated to offer full-time employment to an intern at any point before or after the internship period. Similarly, interns are not obligated to accept employment or continue any relationship with Unbound Now upon completion of their internship.

The Youth Prevention Program will endeavor to structure job duties and supervision in a manner that allows the Intern to receive credit hours and welcomes input on this issue.  Please advise Unbound Now what type of staff supervision is required by your program.