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Unbound Now · 6 months ago

Early Intervention Internship Position Description

Pearland, Texas, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Unbound Now is dedicated to fighting for the protection of the vulnerable and advocating for survivors of human trafficking. The Early Intervention intern will support at-risk youth by providing emotional support, case management services, and prevention education, while contributing to the development of the Early Intervention Program.

Non ProfitPublic SafetyTraining

Responsibilities

Assist in replicating, enhancing, and conducting prevention-focused outreach with high-risk youth

Assist at-risk youth by meeting immediate physical needs - clothes, food, toiletries

Provide mentoring and/or family support for high-risk youth, including education about at-risk behavior, physical and emotional development needs, empowerment skills, including co-regulation skills, communication skills, safety, and boundaries

Providing case management that is carried out in a manner that is relationship-based, trauma-responsive, and client-centered

Support minors through addressing risk behaviors, coping, life skill building, psycho-education, and emotional support

Building and maintaining good relationships with organizations that provide services relevant to youth-at-risk

Creating, discussing, and updating safety plans with youth-at-risk

Maintaining compliance via visits, documentation, and other contacts

Participate in peer-to-peer learning

Collaborate with Early Intervention Specialists and prevention specialists at other Unbound locations to ensure project goals and timelines are achieved

Coordinate efforts with CSEY advocates to ensure any confirmed trafficking victims receive services

Assisting the Early Intervention Specialist with the youth’s support system team meeting

Recognize red flag behavior and report to the Director of Early Intervention

Report any/all suspicion of abuse or neglect to the Director of Early Intervention

Assists in developing the resource document by organizing the contacts and contacting the partner organizations to gather accurate information that guides advocates and Early Intervention Specialists

Qualification

Trauma-informed servicesEmotional supportOrganizational abilitiesCommunication skillsCultural competencyProfessionalismTeam collaborationConfidentiality

Required

Pursuing a degree or a graduate degree with at least 60 hours of completion

Agree to and pass all required criminal background checks and child abuse registry checks before working with or having access to the confidential information of any clients

High level of emotional maturity and responsibility

Strong work ethic - consistent and reliable

Excellent organizational and administrative abilities

Commitment to excellence and professionalism in services provided

Excellent relational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability and willingness to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information

Training and experience in survivor-centered, trauma-informed services

Ability to build trust and good working relationships with others

Appreciation of the need for cultural competency

Participate in ongoing training

Willingness to accept the direction of duties assigned by paid staff

The intern will complete the 40-hour pre-service training and risk management training before meeting in person with any clients

The intern will complete additional advocacy training throughout the internship

The intern will perform early intervention duties under the supervision of staff

The intern will complete assigned tasks within a given time frame

The intern will discuss professional development and ethical dilemmas during weekly supervision

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

Arriving on time for all assigned shifts is essential

Commit to once-weekly in-person meetings with the supervisor

Participate in weekly team meetings/case staffing