CRCD Internship

About the role

The 12-month, 1000-hour-long internship for the Non-Profit Management program will offer participants on-the-job training, a professional development curriculum, and support in identifying and transitioning into long-term employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in SPY's orientation and in-service training programs for professional staff and volunteers as needed
• Use a harm reduction, 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 or within Housing programming, depending on placement
• Support the SPY Access Center Team by handling frontline duties, including facilitating drop-in center services (clothing closet, showers, laundry, meals)
• 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
• Complete and submit all required forms, case records, statistical reports, and related documentation within established timelines
• Attend SPY drop-in center and housing team meetings
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Driver’s 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 one’s 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
• Able to maintain a safe atmosphere for all people in the SPY environment
• Willingness to work with folks of diverse experiences and backgrounds