Rosedale Shelter Intern
Rosedale Shelter Intern
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15-03-2025
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Rosedale Shelter Ames IA
Internship
High School/GED
Any
Internships
We are YSS!
Come join our team as a Youth Shelter Intern!
YSS Interns have the opportunity to work with a diverse and committed team while gaining valuable experience serving others and making a difference in the lives of the youth and families we serve. You will work closely with experienced professionals who are ready to provide you with a quality learning experience. To help YSS advance our mission and program you will:
- Help supervise clients and report observations
- Participate in educational group discussions regarding drug free education and conflict resolution
- Act as a positive role model.
- Transport clients to activities and appointments.
- Tutor clients with school work as needed
- Answer telephones and perform general office work
- Assist with meal preparation
- Attend YSS orientation to cover policies regarding confidentiality drugfree work environment parents clients and child abuse reporting
- Attend bimonthly meetings with your supervisor
- Complete trainings for Mandatory Reporter and CPR/First Aid.
The time requirement for this internship is a minimum of four 4 hours per week between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:30 pm. It is your responsibility to make sure that your hours meet your academic requirements.
This description is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.
What you can expect in return...
We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future.
As a YSS intern youll be part of a team thats passionate about creating hope and opportunity. Working here means engaging in meaningful work that makes a real difference in the lives of youth and their families. Youll thrive in a supportive fun and safe environment surrounded by colleagues who share your commitment to positive change. You will have a remarkable impact on the community while gaining valuable experience to build your resume learning the ins and outs of shelter programs within a nonprofit organization making valuable connections to extend your professional network and jump start your career.
We offer flexible scheduling a casual dress code fun coworkers and are generally able to accommodate school credit requirements. Having worked directly with YSS clients and experienced professionals you will be prepared to obtain employment in a variety of settings; maybe even a fulltime role at YSS!
What we ask...
We want to create a world where youth are valued and empowered to stand strong. To do this we ask our staff to embrace YSS core values Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit. Additionally we ask for the following:
MUST HAVES Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 19 years old.
- Possesses general understanding of the issues facing atrisk youth and their families.
- Must have access to reliable transportation
SHOULD HAVES Preferred Qualifications
- All majors are accepted. The following majors are preferred: Criminal Justice Social Work Human Services and related fields.
- Possesses excellent observational listening verbal and writing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Proficient with the majority of Microsoft Office applications and basic database use.
- Takes initiative seeks out opportunities for learning and effectively manages ones own time and work.
The IDEAL Candidate:
- Compassionate patient and empathetic.
- Curious and eager to learn.
- Speaks a language(s) in addition to English.
About YSS...
One of Iowas oldest and largest youthserving nonprofit organizations YSSs mission is to create hope and opportunity by putting kids first. We offer education counseling and stability to help youth succeed. With a diverse leadership team and a new 50acre recovery campus opening in 2024 YSS is growing and evolving to meet the needs of our communities. For more about YSS visit
YSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. We believe that our strength lies in the unique perspectives and backgrounds of our employees. We strive to create an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal opportunities to succeed. Our ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion are central to our mission and we are dedicated to continuous improvement in these areas.
YSS is a nicotinefree workplace.
The YSS Hiring Process Communication with applicants is done primarily via email from our Paycom system. Please check your messages regularly. If you dont see messages in your inbox please check your spam/junk folder. If you have questions about your application please email .
1. Application Complete an online application at Assessment Applications are reviewed for qualifications.
3. Interview Initial phone interviews or direct inperson/virtual interviews..
4. References Submit name title email and phone number for three or more references.
5. Preemployment Screening YSS conducts criminal background checks and motor vehicle checks. If applicable professional licensure is also verified.
6. Offer Selected applicants will receive a formal offer of employment in the Paycom system.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
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