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Unbound Now · 4 months ago

Youth Prevention Internship-Bryan College Station

Bryan, Texas, United States

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Unbound Now is ending human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. The Youth Prevention Intern will support the delivery of prevention education to male youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System, assisting with the development and implementation of a curriculum focused on promoting healthy behaviors and positive decision-making.

Non ProfitPublic SafetyTraining

Responsibilities

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

Assist with building out the male volunteer program for JDC or similar initiatives

Conducting bi-weekly outreach and providing prevention education to justice-involved youth, helping to strengthen their support systems, and identifying individuals who may benefit from additional services. This includes education on at-risk behavior, physical and emotional development needs, empowerment skills, including co-regulation skills, communication skills, safety, and boundaries

Provide relationship-based, trauma-responsive, and client-centered interactions with youth

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

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

Discussing safety plans with youth-at-risk

Recognize red flag behavior and report to the most appropriate channel

Report any/all suspicion of abuse or neglect

Arriving on time for all assigned shifts is essential

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

Participate in weekly team meetings

Qualification

YouthTrauma-informed servicesEmotional maturityOrganizational skillsCultural competencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCommitment to confidentiality

Required

Male preferred

Experience working with youth and/or youth experiencing vulnerabilities preferred

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

Mature Christian faith, as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church

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

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 youth

The intern will perform youth prevention 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

Valid driver's license, current car insurance, and being able to operate a personal vehicle preferred or arrange transportation at intern expense as needed for intern-related travel

Occasional physical demands may require the ability to lift or carry loads up to 30 pounds

Frequent demands require close visual attention to detail and prolonged periods of mental concentration