School Social Work Intern

KAVI•Brooklyn, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kings Against Violence Initiative (KAVI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and eliminating interpersonal violence among young people through advocacy, peer leadership, community mobilization, and social justice. KAVI focuses on community wellness and healing by implementing youth violence prevention and intervention programs in Brooklyn, operating in hospital-based, school, and community settings. They also engage in community strengthening and healing programs with various partners. KAVI is seeking qualified Social Work interns to work within Brooklyn-based public high schools. These interns will collaborate with students, school administration, and KAVI staff to foster supportive relationships, ensure continuity of care, and reduce conflict within the school environment. Interns will apply therapeutic practices, offer student support and interventions, and co-facilitate conflict resolution discussion groups alongside a School Violence Prevention Specialist. They will also integrate case assessment and advocacy for program participants. As part of the KAVI site team, interns will work with a School Violence Prevention Specialist and the School Programs Manager. With training and support, and using KAVI curricula, interns will develop and lead conflict resolution workshops, provide mediation and mentorship, and manage a small caseload of KAVI VIP participants. Workshops and sessions are conducted in person at the assigned KAVI School Site.

Requirements

Excellent verbal communication skills
Good writing skills and the ability to maintain correspondence with a variety of agencies, clients, and stakeholders
Highly developed ability for problem-solving
Knowledgeable in crisis intervention principles and practices
Demonstrates adaptability to perform a variety of duties, occasionally changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure
Ability to maintain integrity and professional rapport towards students, school staff, and other KAVI team members
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice system
A passion for the work of community development, youth development, and social equity
A desire for professional growth
Ability to work collaboratively in a team
A basic ability to work independently and or as a team player
Attention to detail and customer service skills are a must

Nice To Haves

Basic computer skills are a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Design, plan, track participant's progress, facilitate and conflict resolution workshops for young people, using the KAVI Violence Prevention curriculum
Attend team and staff meetings
Provide individual therapy sessions with students by referral.
Regularly update your caseload management spreadsheet.
Communicate availability and actively engage with your site social worker and supervisor.
Provide input to and support the development of program materials, ensuring they are effective for the relevant youth audience.
Support young people in navigating life, making wise choices, and understanding their rights and responsibilities.
Strengthen the conflict resolution capacity of young people in KAVI programs.
Maintain appropriate notes to document outcomes of meetings, conflict resolution sessions
Debrief sessions with the field supervisor and School Programs Manager.
Ensure professional standards are upheld, including KAVI principles, Child Safe Standards, and the Code of Ethical Practice framework in Youth Empowerment Work.