Intern - Human Services Family Support Program (Concord, NH)

Waypoint•Concord, NH

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Want to turn what you're learning in the classroom into real-world experience that matters? Come learn alongside the people who are helping New Hampshire children, youth, and families build brighter futures. At Waypoint, we believe internships should be more than checking a box for school. They're an opportunity to learn, explore, ask questions, build relationships, and discover where your passion can take you. We're looking for a curious, compassionate, and motivated intern to join our team in Concord and gain hands-on exposure across several of Waypoint's family and youth-focused programs. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the many ways Waypoint supports children, youth, young adults, and families—including: Family Resource Center – Help connect families with resources, concrete supports, activities, classes, and community connections. Youth Resource Center – Gain experience supporting young people and young adults in a welcoming, low-barrier community setting. Home Visiting – Shadow Family Support Specialists during home visits and see firsthand how relationship-based support helps families navigate challenges and build on their strengths. Family Support – Work alongside experienced professionals supporting families with a wide range of needs and life experiences. Your experience may include helping with family activities, preparing resource materials and concrete supports, assisting with the Diaper Pantry, supporting groups and classes, developing activity packets, updating newsletters, and engaging with families and youth. Most importantly, you'll have opportunities to observe, ask questions, learn from experienced professionals, and understand what human services work really looks like beyond the classroom. Our teams work alongside individuals and families navigating circumstances such as poverty, housing instability, unemployment, trauma, disabilities, health challenges, mental health concerns, domestic violence, and substance use. You'll gain valuable insight into: Strengths-based and family-centered support Trauma-informed approaches Positive Youth Development Community resources and advocacy Family and youth engagement Cross-agency collaboration The importance of meeting people where they are.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university
Studying Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Education, Sociology, Public Health, Early Childhood, or a related field
Curious, compassionate, and eager to learn
Comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences
A strong communicator and team player
Organized, dependable, and willing to take initiative
Open to asking questions, receiving feedback, and trying new things

Nice To Haves

Lived experience is valued.
Diverse perspectives are welcomed.
We're looking for someone who genuinely wants to learn.

Responsibilities

Help connect families with resources, concrete supports, activities, classes, and community connections.
Gain experience supporting young people and young adults in a welcoming, low-barrier community setting.
Shadow Family Support Specialists during home visits and see firsthand how relationship-based support helps families navigate challenges and build on their strengths.
Work alongside experienced professionals supporting families with a wide range of needs and life experiences.
Helping with family activities.
Preparing resource materials and concrete supports.
Assisting with the Diaper Pantry.
Supporting groups and classes.
Developing activity packets.
Updating newsletters.
Engaging with families and youth.
Observe, ask questions, learn from experienced professionals, and understand what human services work really looks like beyond the classroom.