Intern Opportunities

Laurel House•East Norriton, PA

About The Position

Laurel House offers a variety of internship opportunities focused on providing support and services to victims of domestic violence. These internships span several programs, including Case Management, Medical Advocacy, Housing and Shelter, Community Education, and Counseling. Interns will gain hands-on experience in crisis intervention, case management, advocacy, education, and counseling, working under the supervision of experienced professionals. The specific focus and responsibilities vary by program, but all internships aim to contribute to Laurel House's mission of supporting survivors and raising community awareness about domestic violence.

Requirements

Studying: Social Work, Criminal Justice, Women's Studies, Psychology, Social Services (or related field).
The Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Intern provides immediate crisis and safety response, as well as case management, to victims of domestic violence when contacted by law enforcement and/or medical professionals to assist in coordinating community response efforts.
Studying: Public Health, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services.
Under the Medical Advocacy Program, the intern will be responsible for assisting the MAP Coordinator with connections and training with medical facilities and health care providers throughout Montgomery County related to domestic violence, intimate partner violence, elder abuse, traumatic brain injury, safe documentation, and safe referrals.
Undergraduate junior or senior studying: Social Work, Criminal Justice, Women's Studies, Psychology, Social Services (or related field).
The Housing and Shelter Intern supports survivors through trauma-informed care by facilitating group sessions, providing individualized case management, and offering crisis support through our hotline. The advocate will also collaborate with partner agencies to connect clients with community resources and services.
Studying: Education, Public Health, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services.
The Community Education Intern helps raise community awareness about domestic violence, adolescent relationship abuse, and other domestic violence-related topics by providing age-appropriate information to schools, colleges, businesses, faith-based communities, youth groups, and other community groups.
Enrollment in a Master's program in Counseling, Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, or a related field.
Commitment to a full academic year, including availability for at least one full weekday and some evenings/weekends.
Commitment to see clients through school breaks in order to maintain continuity of care.
We're seeking a Counseling Intern to provide crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, advocacy, and participation in program development. Interns will gain hands-on experience in providing direct services while working under the supervision of a licensed clinician.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capability desired! (Spanish and/or ASL preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide case management, as needed, to victims referred to the program.
Accompany victims to obtain Protection from Abuse Orders, preliminary hearings, and other hearings as appropriate.
Assist in ensuring the DART program is represented at community events such as health fairs, informational "tablings", and so on as needed.
Follow-up with victims referred by police departments, medical personnel, etc. and provide referrals, information, services and/or other support as needed.
Represent Laurel House on community committees and events as requested and/or approved by the MAP Coordinator.
Represent Laurel House in coordinating contacts with hospitals, substance abuse facilities, behavioral health facilities, etc. in Montgomery County.
Research and create presentations related to medical trauma, behavioral health, substance abuse disorders, and domestic violence.
Provide individual counseling, options counseling, and advocacy to clients in shelter.
Support hotline callers with crisis counseling, safety planning, referrals, and resources.
Help residents with goal planning, domestic violence education, and safety strategies.
Ensure shelter security, safety, and a supportive environment for residents and children.
Facilitate group programming with colleagues to build community and promote healing.
Develop and implement customized training and education material for presentation to specific audiences.
Present established curricula for middle schools and high schools, youth and young adult groups, and colleges throughout Montgomery County.
Collect evaluations from all education and prevention programs.
Organize and conduct training for parents, and for adult professionals who work with youth, on how to address teen dating violence.
Assist in promoting and developing educational programs.
Work collaboratively with the Community Education Supervisor to update program statistics and school and organization contact lists.
Assist with Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month projects such as social media campaign and Art Poster Contest.
Provide empowerment-based domestic violence counseling for individuals age 14+.
Co-facilitate support groups for survivors of domestic violence.
Assist with case management, legal referrals, and coordination with internal/external service providers.
Perform other administrative tasks such as keeping an updated calendar of counseling appointments, communicating with clients about scheduling, digital record keeping (session and process notes).