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Youth For Tomorrow · 5 months ago

Therapeutic Expressive Arts (TEA) Intern and Volunteer

Bristow, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Youth for Tomorrow is seeking dedicated Therapeutic Expressive Arts (TEA) and Therapeutic Worship Arts (TWA) interns and volunteers to join their team. This role involves assisting Registered Expressive Arts Therapists in planning and conducting creative interventions to support the emotional healing of youth in need through expressive arts.

ConsultingEducationHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare materials for expressive arts sessions, such as visual arts, music, dance, drama, and play therapies, and ensure that the therapeutic environment is supportive and conducive to creativity

Facilitate individual and/or group expressive arts sessions, and therapeutic interventions, guiding our residents through various expressive activities while providing encouragement and support

Observe and document clients' therapeutic progress

Maintain detailed records of each session, noting any significant emotional or behavioral changes, and helping to evaluate the effectiveness of different therapeutic techniques. This documentation is crucial for developing personalized treatment plans and ensuring that each client's needs are being met. Interns might also participate in students’ education progress reports and contribute their observations and insights to the broader therapeutic team

Be responsible for their professional development. This involves seeking regular supervision from the REAT supervisor, participating in training sessions, and staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in the field of expressive therapies

Be encouraged to reflect on their experiences, seek feedback, and continuously improve their skills and understanding of how creative arts can be used to foster emotional healing and personal growth

Qualification

Expressive arts therapyCreative interventionsCommunication with youthProblem-solving skillsSensitivity to diversityProfessional developmentDocumentation skillsTeam collaboration

Required

All duties and responsibilities will support meeting the structured program of care outlined in DBHDS and DSS state standards (DBHDS: 12VAC 35-46; DSS: 22 VAC 40-151; 22 VAC 40-131) and the Office of Human Rights according to standard 22 VAC 40-151

Must attend all trainings mandated by YFT; must receive and pass Handle With Care and required training before volunteer may be alone with a resident

Ability to communicate with children/adolescences openly and non-judgmental

Ability to establish relationships based on equal responsibility and respect

Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to suggest options and alternatives, as well as display a high level of sensitivity to persons of different educational, economic, cultural, or racial backgrounds

Must pass FBI/CPS background checks, have a current negative TB screening, and must be 21 years of age

Must be able to maintain compliance with requirements of YFT, our licensing agencies, accreditations and government affiliations