Intern

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Education: Required- Enrolled in Bachelor degree program in an accredited university, preferably in one of the following areas: Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Education, Counseling, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or related field of study. 
Preferred : Enrolled in a Master Level Program

Experience: Experience working with individuals and families. Experience working with adolescent youth who are at-risk-youth. Must have basic assessment skills and ability to work as part of a team and as an individual. The PAL Training Facilitator must be knowledgeable in all areas of training curriculum, crisis management, and curriculum development. Experience in group 
facilitation and public speaking is important.

Supervises: none

Summary: The PAL Intern will be responsible for using sound professional 
judgement and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to
the service population especially in crises situations while maintaining compliance with established state and federal standards.

To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, 
with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with 
Disabilities Act of 1990:

Essential Functions:
1. Must be able to commit to at least one full semester.
2. Possess excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and organizational skills.
3. Ability to organize and prioritize duties and responsibilities efficiently.
4. Possess sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality with clients and staff.
6. Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively, 
7. Excellent group facilitation skills.
8. Public speaking, listening and written communication skills. 
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with other employees, staff, and the public. 
10. Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
11. Valid Texas Driver’s license with a clear driving record.
12. Must pass criminal and driving background check.
13. Student will maintain liability insurance throughout their internship/practicum experience(s).

Measurable Deliverables:
1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
2. Assist in facilitating Life Skills groups classes
3. Manage classroom behaviors 
4. Recruits and organizes groups for the PAL Training. 
5. Ability to connect and maintain rapport with youth and families at-risk.
6. Obtain and maintain community partnerships and utilize community resources to enhance PAL Training services.
7. Ensure approval has been received for youth training (Authorization Form 2054 and 5501) from DFPS PAL staff before allowing young adult to attend training.
8. Maintains files and program documentation, including data entry, accurately and on time.
9. Turns in sign in sheets and other required documentations for PAL Training budget and billing prior to deadline. 
10. Reviews all program records to ensure proper documentation and delivery of services.
11. Attends weekly all-staff meetings and monthly PAL Training meetings.
12. Maintain and enforce a positive and effective team environment.
13. Supports other transition services as needed.
14. Reports any suspected abuse or neglect to the Director and appropriate law enforcement agency within 24 hours.
15. Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and activities that promote professional growth and development. 
16. Review children’s records in accordance with agency policies and procedures and applicable licensing and contract standards.
17. Compile, prepare, submit and maintain accurate records, files, forms and additional information in accordance with agency policies, licensing and/or contract requirements.
18. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by program director. 
19. Implement BCFS safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
20. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
21. Maintain BCFS HHS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the BCFS employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community 
members and complying with the required dress code at all times.

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 drug screen and random drug screens and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times.
3. Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
4. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years)
5. 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. Travel as needed.
g. Manage time effectively and efficiently. 
6. Demonstrate a working knowledge of all Community Services Division policies and procedures.
7. 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. 

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