Youth Services Assistant (Internship), JEVS Human Services

Posted by JEVS Human Services on September 29, 2014

JEVS Human Services

Open Internship Posting

JEVS Human Services is seeking a paid intern for its 21st Century PASS program.

Program: 21st Century PASS
Division: Career Strategies Youth Services
Position: Youth Services Assistant (Internship)
Job Classification: Union
Reports to: Manager of Youth Services, CS Youth Services
Funding: Grant
Time Period: Immediately – June 30, 2015
Hours: 21 hours/week, ideally three days a week

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: hrmanager3@jevs.org

The PASS Youth Services Assistant assists with the delivery of the 21st Century PASS program, a dynamic program that prepares at-risk high school students (seniors) for college and career after high school. The intern will guide students on college access, service-learning and 21st skills preparation. The intern will also help Career Strategies Youth Services staff organize and schedule the activities of the PASS program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Coordinates activities as it relates to the PASS program
 Meets one-on-one and in groups with George Washington High School students
 Participates in the planning and delivery of 21st Century Skills activities
 Collects and maintains records and case notes on PASS students and records data in agency data system
 Tracks and communicates with PASS students and education staff regarding student progress in college admissions, SAT prep, and other program related activities
 Participates in special projects relevant to the PASS program and CS Youth Services as needed
 Schedules and coordinates youth service activities

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:
 Experience and expertise in individual and group instruction of subject tutoring
 Experience in college counseling and/or career assessment
 Bachelor of Science Degree preferred; major in education and/or educational guidance preferred
 Experience working with at-risk high school students preferred
 Excellent proven verbal and written communication skills and experience in preparing summary reports related to program operations
 Strong organizational skills and willingness to work in a team
 Strong communication skills with young adults and families
 Travel required to George Washington High School
 Must be available from 2:30 – 5:00 pm on Thursdays to attend PASS sessions at George Washington High School