MSW Clinical Intern

JOB TITLE: MSW Clinical Intern

REPORTS TO: Varies

SCHEDULE: Varies

LOCATION: Venice CA

STATUS: Intern College Course Credit 20 hours (Approx.

CELL PHONE: N/A

DRIVER POSITION: No

SALARY RANGE: College Credit

ABOUT US:

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or atrisk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011 our agency offers traumainformed lowbarrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability so that they can thrive not just survive. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach dropin services health and wellness programming case management education and employment services and housing programs.

SPY is a unique social impact agency that is committed to overcoming structural barriers to equity community collaboration and innovative youthfocused programming. If you have the skills passion and collaborative spirit join our growing team of nearly 100 employees.

SPY strives to attract and develop individuals who reflect a broad spectrum of diversity including (but by no means limited to) racial ethnic gender identity and socioeconomic dimensions. We believe that the inclusion of diverse perspectives is essential to achieving longterm systemic change. We explicitly seek applications from those who selfidentify as coming from historically marginalized populations to enrich and elevate our equitycentered approach to problemsolving.

SUMMARY:

The MSW Internship position will participate as a member of the Clinical Department and support the flow and responsibilities of Access Center Programming Case Management and Health and Wellness Therapy. The MSW Internship will offer participants the opportunity to to work in a professional setting to develop and demonstrate skills in social work to integrate the theories and practices learned in and out of the classroom to develop an understanding of the diversity of a community population and the role of diversity in social work practice. This role will aid in supporting frontline staff in day to day operations and will also receive a caseload of members working towards a variety of goals. This position is an integral part of case management services at SPY.

The first half of the internship will focus on developing skills in case management documentation assessments and working in a high pace Access Center. The 2nd half of the internship will continue in this trajectory but will also focus on further developing clinical skills providing interns with an opportunity to conduct 1:1 therapy services to a small caseload help plan and facilitate therapy groups and participate in various training sessions. Throughout the program interns will receive oneonone support from Field Instructor and ongoing support from Clinical Supervisor Health and Wellness Therapists as well as groupbased professional development classes.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Participate in SPYs orientation and inservice training programs for professional staff and volunteers as needed
• Attend Clinical Department team meetings and group supervision
• Run Front Desk operations on a rotation basis ensuring members are connected with needed programs and services
• Under Supervision of Field Instructor conduct intakes assess needs and refer new youth to pertinent services/programs such as housing mental health benefits education and employment as needed
• Assist in following up for referrals for services and collecting required paperwork (including follow up calls)
• Help plan and cofacilitaterelated workshops/trainings for youth and community members.
• Under Supervision of Field Instructor establish treatment goals and revise counseling interventions as indicated. Evaluate member/family response to psychosocial interventions; identify obstacles and assist in understanding goals of intervention documenting all services in Civicore and HMIS
• Cofacilitate group therapy sessions with the Health & Wellness Therapist
• Participate in one hour (minimum supervision)
• Other duties as assigned and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

BACKGROUND YOULL NEED:

• Must be currently attending a university or college while and enrolled in an accredited MSW program. This is a requirement.
• Must have a reliable method of communication.
• Must have a valid Drivers License and/or State ID. This is a requirement.
• Willing to complete a live scan (background check) and TB Test.
• Is punctual and organized.
• Able to work effectively with people of diverse races ethnicities and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment.
• Willingness to work with folks of diverse experiences and backgrounds
• Can utilize a harm reduction trauma informed approach when working with young people
• Willing to accept a variety of tasks to support the function and services provided at the Access Center and other SPY locations

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Changes in the environment such as the office or outdoors.

Physical effort/lifting such as sedentary up to 1520 pounds at times.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Mandated Reporting Requirements: The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

COVID19 Vaccination Requirements: Effective August 9 2021 the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers paid or unpaid in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot proof of booster is also required. If not fully vaccinated weekly COVID19 testing is necessary depending on the program. Please submit proof of vaccination to To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption please get in touch with HR at the same email address. Its important to note that these accommodations are limited.

EEO STATEMENT:

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire promote discipline or discharge will be based on merit competence performance and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal state or local law.

Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition the organization will consider employmentqualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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