The Youth Prevention Intern will support the delivery of prevention education to male youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System, assisting with curriculum development and implementation, and conducting prevention outreach and education to high-risk youth.
Requirements
- 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
- Training and experience in survivor-centered, trauma-informed services preferred
- 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
- Arriving on time for all assigned shifts is essential
- Commit to once-weekly in-person meetings with the supervisor
- Participate in weekly team meetings
Benefits
