MSW Youth Housing & Outreach Intern (55102)

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Meet youth where they areand help them build where theyre going.

YSS is looking for a compassionate and gregarious MSW Youth Housing & Outreach Intern who is eager to learn and ready to help. This MSW level internship provides advanced training in youth homelessness through housing based programming drop in center services and street outreach. The placement is intentionally non clinical and focuses on engagement stabilization independent living skill development crisis response and systems navigation for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.

Interns work within a multidisciplinary trauma informed model emphasizing relationship based practice and harm internship prepares MSW students for careers in youth homelessness housing services outreach and communitybased systems by providing immersive experience in programbased housing and streetlevel engagement rather than shortterm rental assistance models. Responsibilities for this internship include:

Transitional Living Program (TLP) Program Based Housing
- TLP is a duration limited supervised housing model for youth ages 1621 who are unable to safely live with family and need structured support to build independence.
- Support youth residing in site based transitional housing for up to 21 months.
- Assist youth with independent living skills including budgeting employment readiness education planning household management and self advocacy.
- Support structured programming such as life skills groups community meetings and goal setting activities.
- Collaborate with case managers to monitor progress toward housing stability and self sufficiency goals.
- Provide consistent relationship based support and supervision within housing settings.
- Assist with documentation related to services participation and outcomes.
Youth Opportunity Center (YOC) Drop In Services
- Engage youth accessing drop in services using strengths based and trauma informed approaches.
- Support immediate needs including basic necessities referrals safety planning and stabilization.
- Assist with drop in programming workshops and informal skill building activities.
- Build report with youth who may be disconnected from formal systems or services.
- Support coordination with housing education employment and behavioral health resources.
- Help maintain a welcoming inclusive and youth centered environment.
Street Outreach Services
- Participate in outreach with trained staff to engage unsheltered youth and young adults.
- Apply harm reduction trauma informed and non coercive engagement strategies.
- Assist with outreach preparation supply distribution and follow up contacts.
- Support referrals to shelter housing programs drop in services and community resources.
- Document outreach contacts and service connections in accordance with program standards.

This is not a complete list of the responsibilities of this position. Duties may change at any time.

Schedule / Time Commitment

Business hours are Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm.
This position is responsible for working 15 20 hours per week at least six of which must be during regular business hours.
Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Supervision and Trainings

This position is part of the TLP Team and is supervised by the Transitional Housing Program Director.
You will meet with the program supervisor weekly or more frequently as needed.
You will participatein multidisciplinary team collaboration
You mustattend an YSS 101 orientation to cover YSS policies plus training on confidentiality mandated reporting harmreduction and traumainformed care.
You are welcome to attend any YSS all-staff training sessions meetings and events that are available during your internship period.

Learning Outcomes

We believe in your potential we meet you where you are and we invest in your future. By the end of this internship you will be able to demonstrate advanced competency in engagement assessment crisis response independent living skill development documentation interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical practice within youth homelessness services. Additionally you will:

Build relationship-based engagement skills using trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches
Apply nonclinical strategies for stabilization crisis response and youth support
Support independent living skill development (budgeting employment education self-advocacy)
Navigate and connect youth to housing education and community resources
Demonstrate professional communication documentation and ethical practice

Whats In It For You

As an intern at YSS you will have the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge in a professional work setting and broaden your skills. Whether working on an operations team or directly with youth and families in a specific program you will have a remarkable impact on the community while gaining valuable experience and building your network. We offer flexible scheduling a casual dress code fun coworkers and we can generally accommodate school credit requirements. (It is your responsibility to make sure that your academic requirements are met.) You will also:

Grow your understanding of and gain hands-on experience in a nonprofit setting.
Develop professional skills through training mentorship and feedback from experienced staff
Build and expand your professional network within the nonprofit sector
Make a meaningful impact while preparing for the next step in your education or careerincluding potential full-time opportunities!

Qualifications

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.

MUST HAVES - Required Qualifications

Masters degree in social work or degree in progress.
Familiar with Microsoft Word Outlook and data entry.
Possesses general understanding of the issues facing at-risk youth and their families.
Transporting participants is required for this position. For YSS insurance purposes you must:
- be 21 years of age
- have a current valid state-issued drivers license and
- have aclean driving record.

SHOULD HAVES - Preferred Qualifications

Excellent observational listening verbal and writing skills and fluency in English.
Maintains confidentiality and establishes appropriate boundaries.
Takes initiative and effectively manages ones own time and work.
Recognizes the needs of diverse stakeholders.
Exhibits a positive team-based approach to treatment and working with clients.
Patient and empathetic with the ability to relate to diverse populations.

The IDEAL candidate:

Be rooted in purpose and driven by equity inclusion and positive social impact.
Bring humility respect and cultural awareness to every interaction.
Speaks a languagein addition to English (especially one spoken in our communities).

We Celebrate 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.

Who We Are

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 an enthusiastic 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 were 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.

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.

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 your spam/junk folder too). Got questions Email - were happy to help!

Required Experience:

Intern

DescriptionMeet youth where they areand help them build where theyre going.YSS is looking for a compassionate and gregarious MSW Youth Housing & Outreach Intern who is eager to learn and ready to help. This MSW level internship provides advanced training in youth homelessness through housing based p...