Prevention Intern - Austin

Phoenix House Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Austin, Texas, is seeking a dedicated individual committed to supporting youth and families through education and prevention programs. The successful candidate will complete documentation to track participant progress, deliver presentations, and uphold the organizational values of integrity and collaboration. Applicants should have a degree in a related field and demonstrate effective communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to engage with diverse participants and foster positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated commitment to the organization's values.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly reports and program documentation.
• Promote and utilize research-based curriculum.
• Facilitate various group and individual presentations.
• Conduct pre-tests and post-tests for participants.
• Act as a role model in line with organizational values.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Customer service-oriented

Flexibility

Rapport with participants

Education

Degree in education, social work, or related field

Job description

In addition to the above position summary, participating in thefollowing Essential Duties and Responsibilities are vital for successful performance,ethical principles, and overall quality of the Prevention programs.

1. Completion of monthly reports and other documentation related to the progress of participants in the program
2. Promoting and utilizing a research-based curriculum as designated by the program contract for youth and/or families
3. Presenting, facilitating, and co-facilitating various group, individual, family, and public education presentations
4. Conducting pre-tests and post-tests on all participants as designated by the program contract
5. Adheresto and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as arole model for others
6. Otherduties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS

• Hold or are working towards a degree in education, social work, or related field
• Must maintain a valid drivers' license

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this position successfully, you must be able to performeach essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties andresponsibilities. The requirementslisted below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired

• Demonstratedcommitment and adherence to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values: I CARE For Integrity, Collaboration Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, andForward-Thinking
• Establish andmaintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicateeffectively with others both orally and in writing
• Excellenttime management and organizational skills
• Ability to beflexible; problem solver, self-directed; customer service-oriented, andcollaborative
• Skills andability to engage and develop a rapport with participants and families of variousbackgrounds

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I understand the knowledge, skills,and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities ofthis position satisfactorily.