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Unbound Now · 6 months ago

Youth Prevention Intern Position Description

United States

Internship

Remote

Intern

Unbound Now is dedicated to ending human trafficking by identifying victims and supporting survivors. They are seeking a Youth Prevention Intern to assist in developing curriculum and training events, as well as managing data related to presentations in schools and juvenile detention centers.

Non ProfitPublic SafetyTraining

No H1B

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

Qualification

Motivational interviewingData analysisCurriculum developmentYouthEmotional maturityCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsWork ethic

Required

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

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

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

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