Community Collaborations Intern

Internship Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with various community sectors, including youth, parents, schools, law enforcement, elected officials, social service agencies, and community members to address targeted behavior.
• Work with youth to conduct focus groups and other prevention efforts.
• Aid in program/curriculum development.
• Implement program/curriculum in a school or community setting.
• Attend community events.
• Plan, develop, and execute community events.
• Help with conducting needs assessments.

Skill Development

• Become proficient in client engagement.
• Grow understanding of population struggles and successes as they work at their recoveries.
• Become skillful in planning and facilitating groups.
• Learn how to become an active listener.

Career Development

• This internship would prepare interns as they explore positions such as case worker, care coordinator, or recovery specialists.

Time Frame: One semester (Winter-Spring)

Contact: careers@kennethyoung.org