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Location

Normandy, Missouri

Quick overview

The intern will provide crisis intervention and life skills instruction to at-risk, homeless, and foster youth at the drop-in center and through community outreach. Responsibilities also include completing client intake documentation and assisting with the planning of youth activities and events.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be undergraduate students majoring in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, education, or a related field. Experience working with runaway, homeless, or foster youth and knowledge of St. Louis neighborhoods are preferred.

bachelor degreeDocumentationCrisis interventionCase managementClient intakeCurriculum developmentCommunity engagementGroup facilitationReferral servicesLife skills instructionStreet outreach

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

  • Epworth Drop-In Center - Normandy - St.
  • Louis,
  • MO 63121Position
  • Type:
  • SeasonalJob
  • Category: OtherUnpaid Intern/Practicum Summer/Fall This position is responsible for assisting with the needs of homeless, runaway, foster, and at-risk youth and connecting them with resources, crisis intervention, referral information, life skills instruction, and tangible goods to provide for their basic needs. Your Impact and Key Responsibilities Crisis intervention services to at-risk, runaway, and homeless youth on the streets and on-site, including youth who are involved in the Foster Care system. Assist with structured life skills classes in the Drop-in Center during the day and on Wednesday evenings. Assist with any paperwork required for in-person classes, such as life skills certificates, attendance sheets, etc. Assist with the development of new curriculum and/or facilitate group life skills instruction under the supervision of trained instructors. Complete required client intake and enrollment documentation. Conduct street outreach with experienced staff in the community to locate homeless and at-risk youth in need of services. Assist with the planning and supervision of special youth activities and events on-site and out in the community. Participate in outreach events and community presentations as needed. QualificationsWhat You Will Need Undergraduate student majoring in psychology, criminal justice, sociology, education or related field Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of St. Louis neighborhoods and understanding of the dynamics of street youth preferred. Experience working with runaway, homeless, foster care, and street youth and/or youth who have emotional and behavioral issues preferred. Organizational skills and experience with group facilitation and presentations preferred. The physical requirements of this job include sitting, standing, walking, and climbing stairs on a regular basis, lifting up to 100lbs, pulling and/or pushing on occasion. Equal Employment Opportunity EEO/AA employer Consistent with this policy, Epworth embraces diversity and welcomes colleagues and applicants of all backgrounds. Our goal is to empower every day and build a community that is inclusive, drawing upon the strengths of the diversity of our colleagues to exceed the expectations of our clients.