Recreational Intern

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

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About The Position

The Recreation Intern supports the planning and implementation of structured recreational and enrichment activities for youth involved in foster care. Under supervision, the intern will gain hands-on experience in youth engagement, group facilitation, trauma-informed programming, and community-based service delivery. This internship is designed for students pursuing careers in social work, recreation, psychology, human services, or youth development. About Little Flower Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929. Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a degree program in Social Work, Psychology, Recreation, Human Services, Education, or related field.
Interest in working with youth involved in foster care or prevention services.
Energetic, dependable, and emotionally mature.
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for special events.

Nice To Haves

Valid NYS driver’s license preferred but not required for internship placement.

Responsibilities

Assist in planning and facilitating structured recreational and enrichment activities (sports, creative arts, life-skills workshops, community outings, seasonal events).
Support engagement efforts to increase youth participation in programming.
Help coordinate logistics for community-based activities and special events.
Assist with attendance tracking and basic documentation.
Support safe supervision practices during group activities.
Observe and learn behavior support strategies used by staff.
Participate in interdisciplinary discussions when appropriate for learning.
Help maintain activity materials and ensure organized program spaces.
Attend trainings and supervision meetings as required.
Interns will not independently supervise youth, transport participants, or make safety or case-related decisions.