As a Youth and Family Mentor Intern, you will work closely with our team to support the implementation of programs aimed at positively impacting the lives of youth and families. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mentorship, counseling, program coordination, and community outreach

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Mandated Reporter
• CS training
• Must commit to a minimum of 16 hours a week for 20 weeks
• Collaborate with community partners, schools, and other stakeholders to support the needs of youth and families
• Provide guidance, encouragement, and emotional support to help youth and families navigate challenges and achieve personal goals

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Passion for working with youth and families facing various challenges
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding of youth development
• Strong conflict resolution management skills
• Awareness of community resources and partners

Education and Experience:

• 2 - 4 weeks job shadowing required
• Mezzo and Macro opportunities
• Open to Bachelor of Social Work Students
• Experience working or volunteering in youth and family related programs is preferred

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to move freely and safely within various environments, including indoor settings such as office spaces, community centers, and schools, as well as outdoor locations for recreational activities or events
• Occasional lifting and carrying of materials or equipment, such as program supplies, recreational gear, or paperwork, may be required
• Extended periods standing, walking, or engaging in active recreational activities with youth, requiring adequate physical stamina and endurance

Who We Are:

The Children’s Legacy Center began in 2016. Our passion is to aid children and youth who have been abused and exploited. We currently achieve this goal by offering forensic interviewing services as a part of our Children’s Advocacy Center. These interviews reduce trauma and help our partner agencies expedite justice for children, youth, and their families. We are now able to build upon this tested and stable foundation and are building out our regional pilot model for exploited children and youth. This model is a diverse, holistic, and far-reaching collection of programs and services that will multiply our impact in the community and beyond. Although each of our team obtains a specific job description, we work collaboratively to develop and expand our organization. We value the health and wellbeing of our team members more than the average workplace. The nature of this work is incredibly difficult, so supporting each other is paramount. We’ve got each other’s backs. We strive daily to create an inclusive environment in which all people feel safe, heard, and valued. The Children’s Legacy Center celebrates cultural differences and similarities among all employees, volunteers, families we serve, and members of our partnering agencies. With an amazing team and our community’s support, we truly believe we can accomplish anything!

The Children’s Legacy Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of the Children’s Legacy Center to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources at (530) 768-1880.