The HALO Foundation · 3 weeks ago
INTERN: Kansas City Home Youth Specialist
The HALO Foundation is dedicated to supporting local homeless youth, and they are seeking an intern for the Kansas City Youth Specialist position. The role involves developing, coordinating, and facilitating workshops aimed at at-risk youth, while also assisting with program administration and outreach efforts in the community.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Collaborating with volunteers & Program Facilitator to plan, prepare and facilitate 3-4 workshops per week
Spending 2-3 days a week in the office working on developing programming based on needs of youth and/or partnering shelters as they are identified
Assisting Program Facilitator with administering program surveys to youth to assess program effectiveness on a quarterly basis
Meet individually with youth to help provide resources, programs and services for their immediate needs surrounding the areas of housing, healing or education
Assist Program Facilitator and Program Director on local outreach needs to expand the reach for HALO in Kansas City and surrounding communities
Track weekly statistics and outcomes by compiling information reported through Workshop Facilitation Reports & entry into Apricot
Managing HALO Connect Wall as new services and resources are discovered, while encouraging youth to utilize the resources available in the community
Gathering content for Marketing department to promote programs and needs in the Learning Center
If desired, internship provides the opportunity to plan and facilitate your own program to benefit at-risk youth
Assisting with special events that arise during the time of your internship
Qualification
Required
Candidates for this Internship must exhibit strong organizational and communication skills
Also be able to work well in a team atmosphere
Highly motivated
Enjoy brainstorming
Take the initiative on all projects
Preferred
The time frame for this Internship is flexible, with 6 months- 1 year preferred