Internship - Your Safe Place Ambassador Position

City of San Diego

1d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Your Safe Place - The San Diego Family Justice Center (YSP), part of the San Diego City Attorney’s Office, is dedicated to supporting those who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, family violence, older and dependent adult abuse, and sex trafficking. YSP provides a safe environment for clients to receive safety and supportive services. This is a paid internship position where interns are expected to work up to 20 hours a week in person. Interns are required to complete a domestic violence training program, a background check, and possess strong computer skills. The City of San Diego offers internships when project-based opportunities arise amongst departments, providing part-time employment for students to gain hands-on experience related to their career interests or area of study.

Requirements

• 15 ½ years of age or older
• Must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States
• Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program
• A strong record of academic achievement
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills
• Detail-oriented skills, with ability to prioritize assignments and independently manage a workload; demonstrated good judgment and initiative, and ability to interact effectively with different personalities and work styles
• Commitment to adhering to the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics
• Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Highly Desirable
• Interest in social services, criminal justice, political science, public health, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Facilitating a warm and trauma-informed reception and intake process in person and via phone
• Working closely with the YSP’s Care Coordinators to assist in real-time client needs
• Assist in client form completion and submission
• Data collection and entry into database
• Engaging with clients, community agencies, and general public via telephone
• Providing translation services, if applicable
• Assisting in child supervision while adult gets services
• Assisting in preparation and participating in community outreach events
• Complete various research projects
• Assisting clients with remote hearings and/or court accompaniment
• Clerical support with legal protections, victim compensation, and other confidential safety supports
• Special projects such as program development, grant writing, and fundraising events
• Assisting with planning events
• Conducting research
• Collecting and analyzing data
• Assisting with projects
• Preparing reports and presentations
• Attending internal and external stakeholders’ meetings
• Field work

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services)
• Accrue paid sick leave while employed in a paid internship (eligible for use after 90 days of employment)
• Will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed