Youth Program Intern

JOB TITLE: Youth Program Intern

REPORTS TO: Director of Access and Engagement

LOCATION: Venice CA Access Center On-site

STATUS: Part-time 10-15 hours per week (200 hours total) Non-Exempt

DRIVER POSITION: No If yes please reference driving policy

SALARY RANGE: $20.00 per hour

ABOUT US:

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011 our agency offers trauma-informed low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach drop-in services health and wellness programming case management education and employment services and housing programs.

SPY is a unique social impact agency that values community collaboration and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of youth. If you have the skills passion and collaborative spirit join our growing team

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The 200-hour-long internship will offer participants on-the-job training a professional development curriculum and support in identifying and transitioning into long-term employment. Interns will be placed in the Access Center (SPYs Drop-in Center on Lincoln Blvd). In addition to department-specific responsibilities all interns will engage in SPYs Career Series which includes training in resume writing workplace communication digital literacy and job readiness. Interns graduate with updated resumes job references and practical experience that prepares them to pursue external employment education or continued leadership as Peer Advocates. The internship program also serves as a pipeline into SPYs other services; all interns are offered support in accessing housing clinical care and education & employment services.

WHAT YOULL DO:

• Participate in SPYs orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff and volunteers as needed
• Use a trauma-informed housing-first model when working with youth.
• Actively participate in case management activities and team discussions to build knowledge and practical skills.
• Develop authentic positive and supportive relationships with SPY members and staff building rapport and providing direct support during Access Center drop-in hours. Interns will increase their understanding of available services resources and coordinated care approaches.
• Support the SPY Access Center Team by handling frontline duties including facilitating drop-in center services. (clothing closet showers laundry meals)
• Under the supervision of SPY Mentor conduct Access Center and Housing intakes assess needs and refer new youth to pertinent services/programs such as housing mental health benefits education and employment as needed. Develop individualized case plans that outline goals related to housing education employment wellness financial stability and other identified areas of need.
• Collect and assess ongoing information to support participant safety well-being and measurable progress toward established goals.
• Work within the Coordinated Entry System (CES) utilizing HMIS and SPY Database to track and record Drop-in and Housing Case Management data.
• Under the supervision of the SPY management complete and submit all required forms case records statistical reports and related documentation within established timelines. This includes timely and accurate data entry for case and service plans progress notes youth agreements resident progress trackers and any other required records.
• Support SPY outreach team in conducting outreach and tracking new members as needed.
• Attend SPY drop-in center and housing team meetings.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

SKILLS YOULL NEED:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. This is required.
• Must be a current Safe Place for Youth member receiving services. This is required.
• Valid Drivers License or State ID is required.
• Active listener; uses reflection techniques when working with others to learn their needs and interests.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment; willing to work as part of a team. Collaborative and efficient problem-solving.
• Takes initiative; sets high standards for personal and team performance.
• Open to learning; willing to take a patient and consistent approach to ones own development and growth.
• Takes direction easily and responds well to feedback.
• Thoughtful communicator; seeks to provide feedback in constructive ways.
• Welcoming personality; able to encourage and promote group and service participation.
• Is authentic and respectful of other members authenticity; appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Able to maintain a safe atmosphere for all people in the SPY environment.
• Willingness to work with folks of diverse experiences and backgrounds.

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 15-20 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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: In an effort to stem the significant increase in COVID-19 positive tests as a result of the Delta variant the State Health Officer has issued an order which went into effect on August 9 2021 requiring paid and unpaid workers of homeless services organizations to provide proof of vaccination and/or booster (if eligible for the booster shot) or participate in weekly COVID-19 testing if still not fully vaccinated. Please send proof of vaccination to Failure to provide proof of vaccination will require the candidate to produce a negative test result within 72 hours of their first day of employment and commit to weekly testing. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption contact HR at Please be mindful that these accommodations are limited in nature.

Driver Positions:

Applicants are required to provide a copy of their valid drivers license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record.

For driver positions driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated employment may be discontinued.

NOTE: All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the rst three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY reserves the right to extend an employees introductory no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will.

Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment/business relationship at any time with or without cause or notice and SPY has the same right. The organization in its sole discretion may change the job duties responsibilities and assignments of any position at any time.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benet package including comprehensive health coverage 403b with agency contribution and ample paid time off. We also offer unique perks including professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.

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 addition the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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