Provide direct client care through mental health, case management, and crisis support services for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. Assist clients with daily activities and recovery progress while participating in weekly field supervision and agency trainings.
Requirements summary
Must be a Bachelor's or Master's level student in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Public Health, or Education. Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, a valid CA Driver's license, and a reliable mode of transportation.
The People Concern offers internships for Bachelors-level and Masters-level students enrolled in majors and/or programs in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Public Health and/or Education. As part of an interdisciplinary team, an intern will support our clients experiencing chronic homelessness through mental health, case management and outreach services. The minimum length of an internship is five months, and the site location will vary based on which program you're placed in; our sites are based in Los Angeles County. As an intern, you will be provided a preceptor, a field supervisor (if needed for your program), and offered group supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide direct client care through individual and/or group mental health, case management, and crisis support services.
Assist clients with becoming involved in daily activities, socialization, health maintenance, sense of community, and progress in recovery reflecting of The People Concern’s model which emphasizes customer choice, harm reduction, and psychosocial rehabilitation.
Participate in weekly field supervision.
Participate in agency and department trainings as applicable.
Qualifications
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Bachelors-level or Masters-level student enrolled in majors and/or programs in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling, Public Health and/or Education.
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A keen interest and desire to support individuals experiencing chronic homelessness.
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Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and database applications.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Holidays
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Corporate Discounts
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Paid Vacation Days
Paid Sick Days
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability
Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
TELUS Health
The People Concern University & Certificates
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Detail oriented with excellent time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills.
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Valid CA Driver’s license if utilizing your vehicle during your internship.
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A reliable mode of transportation (metro, bus, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience working with those living with mental illness and/or substance addictions.
Work Environment
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In-person 2.
Office environment with occasional field activities with participants and staff 3.
Regularly required to sit, stand, bend and occasionally lift or carry up to 35 pounds 4.
May be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor 5.
May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day EXPECTED BEHAVIORS OF ALL STAFF Act as a role model Demonstrate a sense of responsibility Continuously learn and improve Acknowledge your own areas of improvement Hear and provide honest, specific and direct feedback Create an environment where everyone is welcomed valued and respected Collaborate Equal Opportunity Employer The People Concern is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to non-discrimination in employment.
We select the most qualified individual for the job based on job-related qualifications regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, credit history, sexual orientation, arrest and court record, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or other applicable laws.
About the People Concern The People Concern empowers the most vulnerable among us to rebuild their lives.
One of Los Angeles County’s largest social services agencies, The People Concern was formed in 2016 in a merger of two trusted social service organizations based in Los Angeles County, OPCC and Lamp Community.
Informed by more than fifty-eight years of work in the community, The People Concern is a leading provider of, and advocate for, evidence-based solutions to the multi-faceted challenges inherent in homelessness and domestic violence.
With compassion and profound respect for those we serve, we provide a fully integrated system of care – including outreach, interim housing, mental and medical health care, substance abuse services, domestic violence services, life skills & wellness programs, and permanent supportive housing – tailored to the unique needs of homeless individuals, survivors of domestic violence, challenged youth, and others who have nowhere else to turn.
The People Concern’s model of integrated and comprehensive care empowers our participants to navigate the multi-faceted obstacles in their lives, become their best selves, and ultimately, connect with and contribute to their communities. Benefits & Perks Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Retirement Planning (403b) & Matching Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Days Paid Sick Days Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) TELUS Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Basic Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Voluntary Short- and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Pet Insurance Corporate Discounts: Discounts on Hotels, Theme Parks, Concerts, Movies, Restaurants & More The People Concern University & Certificates
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