Intern

Acenda Integrated Health • Atlantic City, NJ

31d • $20 - $20

About The Position

Under the supervision of the program director and staff, the Bachelor’s-level intern will support families by providing prevention services, resources, parent engagement activities, and assistance with center operations and events. Throughout the internship, the intern will build skills in navigating community resources, understanding issues affecting the program’s population, maintaining accurate documentation, and collaborating effectively with coworkers, volunteers, participants, and partner agencies. As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Requirements

• Interpersonal Communication
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Cultural Competence & Adaptation
• Screening & Assessment
• Care Planning & Care Coordination
• Intervention
• Systems Oriented Practice
• Practice-Based Learning & Quality Improvement
• Informatics
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s level program at a NJ Institute of Higher Learning
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Must be able to exercise independent thinking and good judgment under all circumstances.
• Must be able to analyze work, set goals, develop plans and utilize time effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing prevention programs, information, resources, and support to families and individuals
• Facilitate parent engagement and parent leadership at the center
• Assist the team with increasing the family’s ability to problem solve and advocate for themselves and their children
• Participate and assist in coordination of center operations, activities and events
• Navigate community resources and become aware of social services, agencies, and community organizations
• Educate self on issues impacting program population
• Assist with completion and submission of accurate written reports and documentation per established guidelines within established time frames
• Assist with completing Level of Service (LOS) within the online reporting system
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, volunteers, participants, and agency partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern