Intern Domestic Violence Community Outreach & Education DuPage

Metropolitan Family Services•Wheaton, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) is seeking a part-time Intern for the fall to join their Domestic Violence program in Community Outreach & Education with their DuPage Team. This is an unpaid internship for current college students needing the hours to complete a course or graduation requirements. MFS empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, and to thrive, serving over 205,000 individuals and families in Illinois with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

Requirements

Must complete a minimum of 300 hours.
Must complete a 40-hour Domestic Violence training.
Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
Must have access to a vehicle, proof of insurance, and a valid driver's license to perform essential functions, required.

Nice To Haves

Intern in a bachelor-level education, public health, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice program preferred.
No clinical needs for internship.

Responsibilities

Support domestic violence community outreach and education efforts through prevention education in DuPage County and surrounding area schools.
Assist in tabling and other community events with local organizations.
Learn to promote the Bathroom Poster project and other outreach efforts.
Opportunities to create educational social media content.
Provide support for 40hr domestic violence training.
Provide support for internal and external trainings facilitated by the Community Outreach and Education team.
Develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of MFS programs and community-based resources. May facilitate linkages with services both within MFS and in the community.
Attends any mandatory group supervision and program/agency meetings.
Completes paperwork in a timely manner, including Community Engagement Logs and other documentation tools specific to the program.
Remains cognizant of current developments in the field of domestic violence. Attends appropriate workshops, conferences, etc. to enhance professional development and understanding of issues in the field.
Establishes and maintains contact with local agencies, organizations, and partnering sites as appropriate; effectively and professionally represents Metropolitan Family Services and the domestic violence program in the community.
Other duties specific to the needs of the particular site or program where this position is based.