Social Services Intern

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Job Title: Social Services Intern - Career Accelerator Internship

Program: Family Success Center

Reports to: Associate Site Director

Part-Time 15-20 hours per week.  Flexible hours, 3-5 days/week

Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.00/hour paid weekly

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Program Overview:

Family Success Centers are community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering places where community residents go for family support, interactive workshops, activities, and groups. Family Success Centers are beautiful spaces designed to bring the community together to build relationships, strengthen the community and the families in it. They are places where residents and volunteers share their time and talent to build community capacity and enrich the lives of community members, and make families and neighborhoods stronger. A variety of family friendly events take place each month. We offer fun and educational workshops and activities, connection to resources, and volunteer opportunities. All services are free and open to all families in the community.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the program director and staff, the Bachelor’s-level intern will support families by providing prevention services, resources, parent engagement activities, and assistance with center operations and events. Throughout the internship, the intern will build skills in navigating community resources, understanding issues affecting the program’s population, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating effectively with coworkers, volunteers, participants, and partner agencies.

As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of program director and staff, intern will be able to:

• Assist with providing prevention programs, information, resources, and support to families and individuals;
• Facilitate parent engagement and parent leadership at the center;
• Assist the team with increasing the family’s ability to problem solve and advocate for themselves and their children;
• Participate and assist in coordination of center operations, activities and events.

Throughout the duration of the internship, the intern will learn how to:

• Navigate community resources and become aware of social services, agencies, and community organizations
• Educate self on issues impacting program population
• Assist with completion and submission of accurate written reports and documentation per established guidelines within established time frames
• Assist with completing Level of Service (LOS) within the online reporting system
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, volunteers, participants, and agency partners.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Cultural Competence & Adaptation
• Screening & Assessment
• Care Planning & Care Coordination
• Intervention
• Systems Oriented Practice
• Practice-Based Learning & Quality Improvement
• Informatics

Education, Work Experience and/or Skills Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s level program at a NJ Institute of Higher Learning
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.   
• Repeated motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
• The employee must occasionally move about to accomplish tasks, adjust or move objects up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information
• Ability to drive a vehicle

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