MESH Social Work Intern

Primary Function: To identify needs of youth and implement individual, group and program strategies and interventions

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Provide individual counseling, case management, and/or mentoring for youth at assigned club site(s)
• Facilitate small groups with curriculum focused on development of social and emotional learning skills
• Assist in needs assessments of programs, grant proposal writings, and program evaluations, based on need and experience
• Assist with or lead staff training, based on need and experience
• Assist in needs assessment of programs, proposal writing and program evaluations
• Other duties as assigned or as interest is expressed (position can be flexible and may be open to specific tasks that students wish to accomplish)

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Enrolled in Social Work degree program an accredited college or university
• Enthusiasm to work with youth & their families and knowledge of youth development preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge and practice of the Social Work Code of Ethics and Values