Highlights
Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources. Major Duties: Provide initial intake, assessment, planning and ongoing case management with students.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Bronx, NY |
| Industry | Nonprofit Charitable Organizations |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Website | https://goodshepherds.org/ |
Description
Reports to: PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Location: 685 East 187th St., 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Hours: 19 HOURS weekly
Schedule: TBD
Salary: $0 - This is an UNPAID Internship.
Major Duties:
- Provide initial intake, assessment, planning and ongoing case management with students.
- Provide individual and group counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
- Conduct workshops on healthy relationships, dating violence, nutrition and other relevant topics.
- Assist students in attending school regularly through identifying obstacles and connecting with resources
- Develop resources and linkages to meet student needs.
- Assist in carrying out other aspects of the program including recognition events, trips and leadership activities.
- Plan and coordinate with other Good Shepherd Services team members and relevant school staff.
- Attend continuing education workshops and trainings.
- Perform statistical, narrative and record keeping duties as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work required. Must be enrolled in a Graduate Program.
- Must have experience working with adolescents/young adults individually and in groups.
- Must be able to work evenings
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work cohesively as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
- Must have a commitment to work from a strength-based and/or youth development perspective.
Benefits
Paid Sick Days, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance
About Company
Good Shepherd Services is a leading multi-service agency with more than 85 programs that serve over 30,000 youth and families each year – and builds on their strengths to help them gain skills for success. At Good Shepherd we respect the dignity and worth of every person and reject intolerance, inequity and injustice in whatever form it may take. Voted one of the top 100 places to work in NYC by Crain’s New York, Good Shepherd Services offers a fantastic work environment, a collaborative team dedicated to fulfilling our mission, and an amazing array of benefits. Join our team and help make a difference!