BA Level Internship - Gloucester

Are you looking for a meaningful internship that helps children and their families?

Do you want to learn more about how to use your degree and skills towards social justice in daily life? 

If you answered yes, then JRI is looking for you!

JRI’s Community Based Services division provides care to ensure that families and their children with significant behavioral, emotional, and mental health needs obtain the services necessary for success in the home, school, and community. In this Bachelor's level internship you will be able to convey your passion for helping others by supporting this mission. Our staff provide services in the a community based setting utilizing strength-based and needs-driven choices, offering a team-based approach collaboration with the people we work with that is grounded in culturally competent, individualized services and the use of evidence-based practices.

Why JRI?

• Be who you are! JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. 
• You will positively make a difference in the lives of children and families.
• You will have access to career opportunities post internship within a large non profit organization that provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement. JRI was voted in the top 100 places to work in Massachusetts by the independent Boston Globe study, for 10 YEARS in a row including this year, as well as recognized as a USA Top Places to Work!
• You will have access to opportunities for ongoing training, professional development and opportunities for CEUs.
• Supervision from licensed and experienced staff to provide necessary hours and clinical growth towards degree completion.

Requirements:

• Minimum working towards a Bachelor's degree or above in the mental health, social work, or human service field. 
• Interest in working with children/adolescents is required and familiarity with trauma informed models of treatment preferred. 
• Good written and oral communication skills are necessary.
• Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Please understand that not all JRI internships postings are always available as spots fill up. However we keep our opportunities posted consistently as goal towards diversity and transparency. This allows all interested individuals equal access to our opportunities and a greater understanding of the agency’s internship roles as a whole.

JRI is strongly committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and welcoming environment for our employees and the people we serve. Persons from diverse backgrounds including women, communities of color, the LGBTQ community and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. JRI is an equal opportunity employer.