POSITION TITLE: Master’s Level Intern (Temporary) JOB CLASSIFICATION: Intern JOB TYPE: Temporary, Hourly Non-Exempt, Non-Benefited, Non-Union REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Program Manager SUMMARY: Since its founding as a teen drop-in center in 1972, Community Solutions (CS) has grown in both depth and breadth of services in response to the growing and changing needs in the community. As one of the most comprehensive nonprofit human services agencies in Santa Clara County and the surrounding areas, CS provides prevention, intervention, treatment, and residential services to more than 6,400 clients annually, helping them overcome the challenges posed by mental health issues, substance abuse, trauma, severe family dysfunction, sexual and domestic violence, and human trafficking. As our Master’s Level Intern, you will work and learn as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality behavioral health services while building your professional and clinical skills. To qualify for the Master's Level Intern the candidate will possess the following:
What You'll Be Doing in the role of Master’s Level Intern:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Community Solutions is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a team of dedicated professionals with backgrounds as diverse as the impact we achieve. We are committed to diversity in our workforce and to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Working at Community Solutions: This is a short-term temporary paid internship at a fixed rate of $23.00 per hour. The duration of the internship varies depending on availability and academic institution requirements and is not to exceed a maximum of 12 months duration. The expected hours worked will range and be outlined upon hire, and will not exceed 24 hours per week. This position is not eligible for benefits, outside accrued sick leave in compliance with CA paid sick leave requirements. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to both sit and stand for extended periods, talk and hear, and use office equipment; occasional need to lift and move objects up to 25lbs. Work is performed in office, clinic, or community environments; work is performed with people who may exhibit unstable and potentially violent behavior, continuous contact with other staff and the public. The intern will be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using substances and/or not attentive to personal health and safety for themselves. The employee may experience a number of unpleasant sensory demands associated with the lack of personal care. Work Environment and Location: This position is located within commutable distance to our Gilroy headquarters or San Jose office and is open to a partial hybrid work schedule, with frequent needs to be able to travel into our offices and meet with your supervisor and clients in the office or the community. We are committed to removing barriers to access to care for our clients, thus we often provide community-based treatment. This job will entail meeting with clients in person, and may also involve interacting with clients over telehealth. Special Requirements:
Note: This job description outlines primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but is not intended to be a comprehensive description of job responsibilities. We expect each employee to offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship. |