Residential Recovery Intern (53635)

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

At YSS we empower youth and young adults to overcome challenges build resilience and achieve their potential. On our Ember Recovery Campus youth ages 1218 receive trauma-informed care residential support and a safe nature-based space to heal grow and reclaim their lives from addiction.

The Residential Recovery Intern will support daily program operations while gaining hands-on experience in youth-centered behavioral health trauma-informed care and residential recovery working closely with youth and professional staff to develop skills in social work counseling and human services..

What youll be doing...

Shadow staff and support daily residential operations
Help supervise youth and report observations
Lead or assist with life-skills groups tutoring and educational discussions
Serve as a positive role model and supportive presence
Transport youth to activities and appointments
Assist with meal prep office tasks and general program support
Attend orientation staff meetingsand regular check-ins with your supervisor
Complete trainings for Mandatory Reporter and CPR/First Aid.

What youll gain...

Hands-on experience in youth-centered residential recovery.
Mentorship from experienced YSS staff.
Training in trauma-informed care conflict resolution and life skills support.
Skills that make your resume and your heart happy.

Compensation...

This opportunity can be used for academic credit
- Work with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic requirements.
This internship is unpaid - but the experience will help you land a future job!

Qualifications

To build a world where youth thrive all YSS staff embrace thesecore values - Commitment Collaboration Compassion Innovation Integrity and a Can Do Spirit. We also ask for the following:

You must:

Be at least 19 years old
Havea solid grasp of the challenges at-risk youth and their families face (required)
Haveaccess to reliable transportation (required)
Be studying (or recently finished) Social Work Human Services Criminal Justice or related* fields all majors welcome!

We prefer you also are:

Great at listening observing and communicating
Able towork independently and as part of a team
Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and basic databases
Motivated curious and eager to learn.
Compassionate patient and empathetic.
Bonus points if you speak another language

We celebrate the strength in your story...

Have you navigated recovery from addiction mental health challenges trauma or housing instabilityYour lived experience offers a unique compassionate perspective that can inspire real change. By sharing your story and serving as a role model or mentor you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families.

Your journey matters. If youre ready to use it to uplift and empower others we warmly encourage you to apply.

For those in recovery we typically ask for two years of sobriety to ensure stability and readiness for leadership though candidates with one year may be considered case by case.

More about us...

Were YSS one of Iowas oldest & largest nonprofits dedicated to putting kids first. Our mission To spark hope create opportunities and help young people thrive. With life-changing programs a passionate leadership team and our brand-new 50-acre recovery campus were growing fast and thinking big. Check us out at !

At YSS we celebrate the unique backgrounds identities and experiences that each team member brings. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we are dedicated to creating a respectful inclusive and empowering environment where everyone can grow and succeed. And were always working to do better together.

YSS is a nicotine-free workplace.

Heads Up! Dont Miss Our Messages! - We communicate with applicants via email straight from our Paycom system. So be sure to keep an eye on your inbox (and maybe your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email - were happy to help!

The YSS Hiring Process

Apply Fill out the online app at Well check out your skills and experience.
Interview Phone video or in-person well chat and get to know you.
References Send us three people who can sing your praises.
Screening Background and driving checks (plus license verification if needed).
Offer If its a match youll get a formal offer through Paycom.

* Applicable Degrees: Addiction Counseling Addiction Studies Adolescent Psychology Behavioral Health Child and Adolescent Mental Health Child Psychology Clinical Mental Health Corrections Counseling Criminal Justice Education Family Science Family Studies Family Therapy Human Services Juvenile Justice Juvenile Rehabilitation Mental Health Nursing Psychology Public Administration Public Health Rehabilitation Services Social Work Therapeutic Recreation Youth Development Youth Services

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Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionAt YSS we empower youth and young adults to overcome challenges build resilience and achieve their potential. On our Ember Recovery Campus youth ages 1218 receive trauma-informed care residential support and a safe nature-based space to heal grow and reclaim their lives from addiction.The...