Home Delivered Meals Intern (Bachelor's & Associate's Level)

Kenneth Young Center is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to providing comprehensive outpatient behavioral health services to individuals of all walks of life. Located in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, we offer a wide range of services including outpatient therapeutic care, recovery-oriented support, community prevention, LGBTQ outreach, older adult services, and crisis intervention. Our team welcomes and celebrates unique perspectives and represents the diversity and vitality of our local communities. Join our team to grow in your career while building stronger, healthier communities.   

 

Internship Description: The Home Delivered Meals Intern Coordinator assists in the day-to-day operation of the HDM Program. HDM Intern assist with the loading and unloading of the Meals Truck, distribution of the meals to the volunteers. The HDM Intern Coordinator acts as the liaison between KYC’s care coordinators, volunteers and the HDM clients. The HDM Coordinator assists in the collaboration with the caterer to provide ongoing service. HDM Intern assist with daily telephonic communication with the clients receiving meals. HDM Intern assist with tracking, reporting, and the ordering of the meals. Must like to be outside, be able to lift 25lbs, and working in a fast past environment. 

 

Time Frame: One semester.  Availability needed Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:15am-2pm. 

 

Skill Development: The intern will become proficient in client relations skills, customer service skills, rapport building, critical thinking skills, and program coordination

 

Career Development: This internship could prepare someone to take on this role full time. This internship could be a stepping stone for a case aid position, intake, benefits, or case manager.