Intern

Acenda Health • Atlantic City, NJ

31d • $20

About The Position

If you want to make a living by making a difference, join Acenda as an Intern Job Title: Social Services Intern - Career Accelerator Internship Program: Oceanside II Family Success Center Reports to: Associate Site Director Part-Time 15-20 hours per week. Flexible hours, 3-5 days/week Non-Exempt Compensation: $20.00/hour paid weekly Supervisory Responsibilities: None Program Overview: Family Success Centers are community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering places where community residents go for family support, interactive workshops, activities, and groups. Family Success Centers are beautiful spaces designed to bring the community together to build relationships, strengthen the community and the families in it. They are places where residents and volunteers share their time and talent to build community capacity and enrich the lives of community members, and make families and neighborhoods stronger. A variety of family friendly events take place each month. We offer fun and educational workshops and activities, connection to resources, and volunteer opportunities. All services are free and open to all families in the community. Position Summary: 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