Youth Residential Program Intern

Northwest Youth Services • Bellingham, WA

1h

About The Position

The Youth Residential Program Intern supports Northwest Youth Services (NWYS) by engaging with program participants to encourage positive development and assisting staff with the daily operations of the PAD program. The internship is located in Whatcom County and reports to a Case Manager or Program Manager. Hours are flexible, approximately 15–18 hours per week. The duration is to be determined; paid positions are not guaranteed at the completion of the internship. This is an unpaid, service-learning internship.

NWYS’s mission is to affirm youth experience and autonomy while fostering collective healing and justice and working to dismantle systems of oppression that perpetuate youth homelessness.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a background check.
• Within the first 30 days of the term, obtain Bloodborne Pathogens certification, provided by NWYS.
• Within the first 30 days of the term, have a negative TB test.
• Within the first 30 days of the term, demonstrate a full understanding of CPS mandatory reporting requirements.
• Obtain a Food Handler’s Permit if working with food.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of issues faced by young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness.

Responsibilities

• Partner with young people on outings in the community and in nature.
• Support young people with homework, GED work, and drafting essays.
• Support young people in planning and creating craft projects.
• Connect with young people at the YMCA for activities such as rock climbing and basketball.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Assist staff with the daily operations of the PAD program.

What This Job Offers

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