After Care Educational - Vocational Intern

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Aftercare Educational & Vocational Intern assists the Aftercare Educational & Vocational Specialist in preparing youth for educational, vocational, and workforce opportunities prior to discharge and during community transition. The intern will help implement workshops, support individualized education/career plans, and learn to coordinate with internal teams and community partners.

This role is primarily observational and supportive but includes opportunities for meaningful youth interaction under supervision.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a relevant college program (Human Services, Social Work, Education, or related field)
• Interest in working with youth in child welfare or juvenile justice settings
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and professional boundaries
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Assist the Aftercare Educational & Vocational Specialist with planning and facilitating workshops (e.g., career readiness, study skills, job search strategies)
• Support youth in completing education and career-related assignments or activities
• Help maintain records of youth participation and progress, entering notes under supervision
• Support communication with schools, community agencies, and employers
• Observe and learn how individualized plans are developed and implemented
• Attend team meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions as assigned
• Shadow direct interactions with youth to understand trauma-informed, youth-centered approaches
• Assist with administrative tasks related to youth educational and vocational planning
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Aftercare team

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees