YSIC Social Services Intern - WAGES Program

YMCA Of Greater Seattle•Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The YSIC Social Services Intern participates in the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s WAGES (Working to Achieve Growth in Employment Skills) 10-week internship program, which supports young adults ages 17 to 24 with employment readiness. Interns develop workforce skills while earning $21.30 per hour and may have the opportunity to interview for a permanent position. A resume is not required to apply. The role is with the Y Social Impact Center, the YMCA of Greater Seattle’s social services division. The center serves youth, young adults, and families across King County, Pierce County, and other counties in Washington. Its programs address areas including homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. The organization values relevant lived experience. Interns attend weekly skill-building workshops and job-readiness activities, and are placed at a worksite to develop employability skills and apply what they learn. Employees and volunteers must follow abuse-prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated-reporting requirements. Applicants must live within Seattle city limits or currently be at risk of or experiencing homelessness within Seattle city limits, and must remain between ages 17 and 24 throughout the internship. The YMCA of Greater Seattle is an equal opportunity employer. Job offers are contingent on a background check; the organization participates in the Federal E-Verify system.

Requirements

Must be between the ages of 17 and 24 throughout the internship.
Must be within Seattle city limits, or currently at risk of or experiencing homelessness within Seattle city limits.
Must complete a background check as a condition of a job offer.
Must comply with mandated-reporting requirements and applicable abuse-prevention policies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical activity, and sexual orientation.
Ability to speak a language in addition to English may be helpful.
Other applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively will be considered.
Relevant lived experience is valued.

Responsibilities

Attend weekly skill-building workshops and job-readiness activities, including activities involving personal branding, resumes, cover letters, interviews, and networking.
Work at an assigned worksite to develop employability skills and apply learning from the program.
Adhere to abuse-prevention policies and maintain appropriate boundaries.
Complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated-reporting requirements.