Intern/Volunteer

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world!

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or enrolled in a university to complete a bachelor’s degree                                                                                                                                      

Supervises: None

Essential Functions:
1.    Experience in job development, case management, or crisis intervention with youth.
2.    Organizes and facilitates group peer support meetings for youth who have aged out of foster care. 
3.    Manage control group list and maintain contact to increase retention. 
4.    Provide a supportive environment where program participants can connect with peers, share experiences, and continue their personal growth journey.
5.    Develop group agendas and monitor participant outcomes.

Measurable Deliverables:
1.    Maintains contact with youth as assigned.
2.    Facilitate youth transitions from structured groups to non-structured peer support groups.
3.    Offers individual and group support as appropriate.
4.    Completes all files and program documentation to include data entry, accurately and on time.
5.    Participates in resource fairs in the community as assigned.

Other Responsibilities:
1.    Maintains own schedule of office visits and events.
2.    Identifies and maintains professional relationships with clients and community partners.
3.    Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service training, and meetings with community partners.
4.    Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the Director and appropriate law enforcement agency within 24 hours.
5.    Performs Crisis intervention techniques to promote client safety.
6.    Completes all necessary documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
7.    Maintains accurate records regarding delivery of services, safety planning, etc.
8.    Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
1.    Must pass criminal background check.

Credentials, Skills and Abilities:
1.    Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to:
 First Aid     CPR     Other      
2.    Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years)
3.    Demonstrate the ability to:
a.    Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
b.    Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.
c.    Work in a fast-paced environment.
d.    Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.
e.    Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
f.    Manage time effectively and efficiently.
4.    Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!

BCFS Health and Human Services, is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII  of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

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