Membership Intern

Overview: The Door is a multi-service youth development agency serving the needs of young people between the ages of 12 and 21. The Member Services Department is responsible for welcoming new members, conducting brief interviews / risk assessments with them, and connecting them to appropriate and wanted programs and services based on their needs and interests. Please visit our website www.door.org for more information.

This intensive internship is suited for persons interested in exploring direct practice social service work or those who wish to use the modality of direct practice to learn more about social problems, youth development models and/or specific youth populations. This position enables Intake Counselors to hone interview and assessment skills as well as effective ways to engage underserved populations of young people. Additionally, those persons who are interested in medicine, education, community organizing, social service programming, and social welfare policy will have a unique opportunity to work in a multi-service social service agency that serves young people with often overlapping needs.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct 1:1 intake interview / psychosocial assessments with prospective members
• Inform members of Door programs and services
• Make appropriate referrals based on members’ interests and needs.
• Identify at risk youth and high risk behavior disclosed in intake interviews
• Write interview summaries and complete other documentation pertaining to new members
• Direct or escort members to services
• Assist in administrative tasks as necessary

Qualifications:

• Interest in working with urban youth
• Sensitivity to the unique needs and interests of young people that shape The Door’s diverse membership
• Students entering or studying beyond their third year of college preferred
• Record of dependability from at least one professional or academic reference 
• Basic computer skills
• Prior work or volunteer experience with adolescents preferred
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish strongly preferred)
• Hours and Commitment:
• Attendance at two initial trainings is required – Door 101 (3 hours) and Intake Counselor training (5 hours)
• The successful completion of an online Mandated Reporter training (2.5 hours) is also required
• Intake Counselors work two shifts per week for approximately 4 months. Each shift is 4 hours and begins at either 2:00 pm or 3:30 pm
• Regular attendance at ongoing workshops is strongly recommended

Work Schedule: Internship, Monday - Friday - 2:00 pm -5:00 pm

Salary: Unpaid Internship

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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