• Lynn, Massachusetts
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Are you looking for a meaningful internship that helps children and their families?

    Do you want to learn more about how to use your degree and skills towards social justice in daily life? 

    If you answered yes, then JRI is looking for you!

    JRI’s Children’s Friend and Family Services division is committed to assisting families and their children who are experiencing substantial behavioral, emotional, and mental health challenges. Our mission is to ensure they can access the vital services necessary to flourish at home, in school, and within their communities.

    During Your Internship You Will:
    • Learn how to use new clinical interventions to support youth and families. 
    • Explore your clinical knowledge through use of evidence based and competent modalities.
    • Strengthen your documentation skills and use of electronic medical records. 
    • Be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team supporting youth and families. 

    Why JRI?

    • Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
    • You will positively make a difference in the lives of children and families.
    • You will have access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
    • You will have access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs.
    • Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion.

    Requirements:

    • Minimum working towards a Bachelor's degree or above in the mental health, social work, or human service field. 
    • Interest in working with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred. 
    • Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
    • Background and driving record checks will be performed.

    At JRI, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued and respected. We believe that a culture built on mutual respect, collaboration, and opportunity allows our staff to thrive and do their best work. By supporting one another and recognizing each person's contributions, we create an environment where people can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLynn, Massachusetts
    IndustryNonprofit Charitable Organizations
    Company Size2,500 to 4,999 employees
    Year Founded1973
    Websitehttp://jri.org/

    About Company

    JRI is a leader in social justice, with over 100 diverse programs meeting the needs of underserved individuals, families and communities. We are committed to excellence, delivering targeted services that support the dignity of each person. JRI has initiated programs and developed models that have set trends and shaped systems. JRI does not grow through serially developing similar programs; instead, we operate a few exemplary programs of each model. Our work has compelled the development of more improved, more effective, easily workable, and solidly replicable models. In addition, we have increased the diversity and stability of our agency through merger, acquisition and partnerships that further our community goals and strengthen our services. JRI employs over 2,600 employees who are recognized for their outstanding professional skills, compassion and leadership. JRI recognizes that knowledgeable, well-skilled staff are essential to the high-quality programs and ensuring effective client outcomes. JRI values staff as a critical resource through compensation packages and career development that includes new benefit offerings, ongoing growth opportunities, leadership development, and training access.

    Skills

    • Clinical Supportunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Social Workunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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