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City Of Manchester - Manchester, NH
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Youth Counselor Internship is an unpaid academic internship aimed at providing intervention and life coaching to at-risk youth and their families. The intern will work under the supervision of the Youth Services Director and Manager, engaging in crisis intervention, short-term counseling, and prevention services. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including law enforcement and social service agencies, and may include special projects such as curriculum development and group counseling.
Responsibilities
- Provides counseling, intervention, and prevention services to young people and their families.
- Operates as a member of the Office of Youth Services Team by supporting and consulting with other team members under the supervision of the Director.
- Determines needs of adolescents and/or family members and makes referrals to appropriate agencies.
- Represents the agency at professional gatherings and community activities.
- Develops and presents educational programs.
- Consults with area agencies as appropriate.
- Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully informed concerning work progress and potential work problems.
- Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions to remain current on principles and practices in assigned work areas.
- Responds to citizens' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner.
- Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness of interdepartmental operations.
Requirements
- Must be a student seeking academic credit for the internship.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in counseling or social services.
- Familiarity with community resources for youth and families.
Benefits
- Opportunity to gain academic credit for internship.
- Hands-on experience in youth counseling and intervention.
