COLLEGE INTERN

SCO Family of Services; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SCO Family of Services in Brooklyn, NY seeks a College Intern to support the after-school team by helping implement activities and services that promote growth and well-being of participants, under supervision of a licensed social worker.

You will assist with restorative circles, mediate conflicts, and support observations leading to counseling and planning; remote work is available as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program with an accredited college.
• Experience working with children and families is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist Group Leaders and Activity Specialists with educational and recreational activities.
• Facilitate and/or assist with Restorative Circles.
• Mediate conflict between participants and make referrals when necessary.
• Support participants with personal growth through observations, counseling and planning.
• Conduct wellness check-ins of families and make referrals when necessary.
• Participate in training and meetings.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment and retention by surveying participants and families.

Connaissances

Experience with children and families

Formation

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program

High School or better

Description du poste

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: The College Intern is responsible for assisting the after-school team
with implementing activities and services that support the growth and general well-being of program
participants. In addition, observations and group work with students may occur during day school hours
and under the supervision of a licensed social worker.
REPORTS TO: Program Director, Licensed Social Worker, Program Supervisor

• I. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
  Assist Group Leaders and Activity Specialists with implementing educational and recreational activities.
• Facilitate and/or assist with Restorative Circles.
• Mediate conflict between participants and make referrals when necessary.
• Support participants with their personal growth through observations, counseling and planning.
• Conduct wellness check-ins of families and make referrals when necessary.
• Participate in training and meetings.
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Assist with recruitment and retention by surveying participants and families.
  II. QUALIFICATIONS
  Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's program with an accredited college.
  Experience working with children and families is preferred.
  III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS
  Works closely with site-based staff to provide services to participants and their families.
  Has direct and consistent contact with participants and parents.
  Works in collaboration with School Support Staff to provide services to participants.
  Agency liaison for participants, parents and host school administration.
  Make contact with various vendors, other agencies and community programs.
  In addition, interns need to possess the following characteristics:
  Be team players.
  Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
  Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with
  persons served and their families.
  Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
  IV. WORKING CONDITIONS
  Offices are in various schools throughout Brooklyn, NY.
  Remote/work from home as needed.
  V. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
  The College Intern is responsible for assisting the after-school team with implementing activities and
  services that support the growth and general well-being of program participants. In addition, observations
  and group work with students may occur during day school hours and under the supervision of a licensed
  social worker.
  VI. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
  The College Intern reports directly to the Program Director, Licensed Social Worker, Program Supervisor.

Travel Required

No .

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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