SUMMER 2021 TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM INTERNSHIP (Marshalltown, IA)
The Transitional Housing Program Intern is responsible for assisting YSS to help advance the mission and program by:
- Helping youth with individual tasks/skills such as filling out job applications, and teaching the youth skills they need to gain/retain employment.
- Teaching transitional aged youth aged 16.5-24 to set goals and reach them so they can learn self-sufficiency skills.
- Supervising youth in their homes during various activities like cleaning.
- Assisting in preparing for new intakes into sites, and assisting with getting clients settled into their new living arrangements
- Becoming familiar with local community resources that the youth can utilize like the foods pantries, and clothing centers and assisting clients obtain these services if needed
- Working with staff doing various activities like helping lead and prepare for life skills/budgeting groups, and meeting with clients.
- Working with case managers/advocates/youth specialists to help make sure the youth’s needs are met.
- Helping with various donation drives that the THS programs are involved with including Reggie’s Sleep Out, and holiday giving programs.
- Attending local and quarterly meetings with staff as needed to learn about activities, events, best practices and more.
- Learning the Care Logic system for client files and assisting to ensure all files are up to date and meets program requirements.
- Assisting with other programs within the Marshalltown Facility
What YOU are looking for:
- Gain valuable, hands-on experience within a nonprofit organization.
- Learn more about behind the scenes of transitional housing programs.
- Make connections with other professionals in the nonprofit sector.
- Casual dress code, fun team, and the opportunity to extend the internship into next semester.
What WE are looking for:
- Commitment, Collaboration, Compassion, Innovation, Integrity, and a “Can Do” Spirit.
- Ability to work collaboratively, independently, and take initiative.
- Interest in young adults experiencing homelessness, transitional housing programs, and YSS’ mission.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- All majors are accepted. The following majors are preferred: Human Services and related fields.
Training, Supervision, and Benefits:
- Must attend an orientation to cover YSS policies regarding confidentiality, drug-free work environment, and mandatory child abuse reporting
- Bi-monthly meetings with supervisor; more meetings will be held if needed.
- Mandatory Reporter training and CPR/First Aid training must be completed
Time Commitment/Requirements:
- Must be 19 years or older.
- Minimum of 8 hours per week.
- Individual must have access to reliable transportation
- Must report hours weekly
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