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Boys & Girls Clubs of America is the nation's premier youth development organization. Our programs, training and services impact nearly 4 million children and teens every year. We are always looking for qualified professionals with a passion for improving young lives , as a member of our national staff. We have strong values , embrace diversity and offer great benefits to allow our employees to maintain work/life balance.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the National Director, Trauma-Informed Practice, the Social Work Intern – Trauma-Informed Practice will engage in experiences that deepen their understanding of trauma-informed practice, develop skills in navigating national systems-level change , engage with national trainings, consultations, and partnership conversations, and develop skills in understanding and utilizing national data-sets to make informed decisions .

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under supervision from the Director Trauma-Informed Practic e, the Social Work Intern – Trauma-Informed Practice will:

• Complete internship hours on a consistent basis as agreed upon by the field supervisor.
• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior by maintaining compliance with the social worker code of ethics.
• Use knowledge of engagement, assessment, intervention, and evaluation techniques to strengthen Boys & Girls Clubs local support of youth and families.
• Apply knowledge of individual mentoring and small group facilitation w hen working with local organizations to improve their practice and approach.
• Asist local Boys & Girls Clubs to proactively engage Boys & Girls Club staff, caregivers, school professionals, and outside agencies to build comprehensive behavior and success plans.
• Support the d esign and facilitat ion of learning experiences on resiliency building, trauma, and mental health.
• Maintain accurate data and tracking systems to monitor progress.
• Utilize data to evaluate programs and inform approach.
• Contribute to the improvement and development of trauma-informed policies, practices, programs, and resources.
• Support the facilitation of field-facing consultation to guide and support Clubs seeking to undertake shifts towards a trauma-informed culture.
  
  

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• No direct supervisory responsibility.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Advanced (2nd year) Master of Social Work Students from approved universities.
• Previous experience working with youth preferred.
  
  

Skills

Subject Matter Expertise

• Demonstrates knowledge of trauma-informed theories, principles, and practices (includes multi-faceted understanding of concepts such as community trauma, intergenerational and historical trauma)
• Demonstrates knowledge of bio-psycho-social perspective.
• Demonstrates knowledge of micro, mezzo, macro interventions.
  
  

Skills/ Know Ledge Required

• Compassion, empathy, patience, flexibility, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to utilize solutions-oriented thinking when faced with a challenge.
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal internal working environment.
• Hybrid role with some in-person meetings