Prevention Intern - Houston

Phoenix House Texas; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Houston is seeking a dedicated individual to manage and facilitate youth programs. The role involves completing reports, promoting educational curricula, and conducting presentations. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in education or social work and possess strong communication skills. The organization values integrity, collaboration, and excellence, making this a rewarding opportunity for those committed to community welfare.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Demonstrated commitment to Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Communicate effectively in writing and speech.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Flexible, self-directed, customer service oriented, problem solver.
• Ability to engage with participants and families from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly reports and documentation.
• Promote a research-based curriculum.
• Facilitate various presentations.
• Conduct pre-tests and post-tests on participants.
• Act as a role model for others.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Customer service-oriented

Collaborative

Rapport with diverse backgrounds

Education

Degree in education, social work, or related field

Valid driver's license

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.