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AGENCY OVERVIEW
Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage – and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services – Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties – Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa – across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,500 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention in schools, LGBTQIA support, transitional housing for foster youth, and special education.
Side by Side places high value on individuals with a passion for helping underserved youth and families in a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We strive to work together to create a trauma-informed workplace where we walk the walk of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
YouThrive offers early intervention to students in grades K through 12 in schools in Sonoma and Marin counties. The early intervention program consists of weekly sessions (fall and spring) for students who are referred to school counselors and staff, youth-serving organizations, or parents. These sessions could be group coping skill development, group and/or individual therapy or even family therapy if indicated. The program addresses social-emotional challenges, truancy, failing grades, disruptive behavior, gang activity and drug and alcohol use.
Services include:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the internship being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and expectations required of the position.
AGENCY-WIDE CORE COMPETENCIES
Ethical Conduct
Understands and adheres to the Agency’s Code of Conduct, demonstrates a high level of integrity in all internal and external activities and complies with all Agency policies, practices and procedures. Must maintain strict confidentiality related to client, staff and other Agency information.
Communication
Able to inform verbally and in writing, with clarity and good effect and to understand clearly and quickly when instructions or orders are received. Includes judgment about what information is important and what is not, and what should be communicated, how, to whom and when.
Judgment
Able to make decisions in a timely fashion that are sound, accurate and supported by the reasoning and inclusion of appropriate people. Includes the ability to recognize, address and propose solutions to problems that arise.
Safety
The intern is safety conscious about the work environment and equipment. The work area is free of debris. All products and equipment are stored in its proper location. Standard operating procedures and safety work rules are followed on a daily basis.
Trauma Informed Care
Responsible for upholding the principles of youth-oriented, trauma-informed care in all service provision.
Theory of Change
Will be supportive of and make every effort in daily work with clients to integrate the SBS agency philosophy and Theory of Change, which is defined as follows: Early intervention and intensive, holistic services guide at-risk children and youth on pathways to achieve emotional, social and functional well-being.
POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Work Quality: Performance of work to standard with a minimum of avoidable errors and problems. Includes meeting deadlines and commitments and communication on a timely basis, even when there are obstacles to meeting them, as well as adherence to productivity standards.
Priority Setting: Spends their time and the time of others on what's important. Quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial aside. Can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal. Eliminates roadblocks, creates focus and uses time effectively.
Intern Knowledge: Intern has relevant knowledge and skill to perform job duties. Includes awareness and possession or mastery of position facts, practices, manual skills and techniques and decision-making methods. Demonstrates ability to use technology to efficiently complete work assignments, including demonstrated proficiency in using personal computers, email, the Internet and web-based programs, and necessary familiarity with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel. Also includes ability to assess own strengths and weaknesses and taking the initiative to seek feedback and further training to improve performance. Individuals who excel in this area strive to share their job knowledge with others.
Cooperation: Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Exhibits tact and consideration. Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Offers assistance and support to others. Works cooperatively in group situations as the situation requires. Works actively to resolve conflicts.
Adaptability: Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and managerial behavior quickly. Watches others for their reactions to their attempts to influence and adjusts. Seeks feedback. Is sensitive to changing personal demands and requirements and changes accordingly. Demonstrates ability to work with clients in a wide variety of cultural contexts and community settings.
Composure: Maintains composure in internal and external interactions and situations. Able to handle personal and work-related stress. Acts with maturity and confidence, stays in balance and is a calming influence in challenging situations.
Cultural Responsiveness
Requirements
INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
AGENCY EXPECTATIONS
NEXT STEPS
Interested candidates, please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter when applying to the internship.
Thank you!
Side By Side is an Equal Opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or veteran status.
Full Time
Social & Legal Services
$71k-93k (estimate)
03/22/2024
05/21/2024
sidebysideyouth.org
SANTA ROSA, CA
25 - 50
1895
JESSICA M BLAKE
<$5M
Social & Legal Services
At Side by Side we walk with young people impacted by adversity on their unique journeys to heal from trauma, restore resilience, and embrace their own potential. We see our clients for the individuals they are, and how all aspects of their life experiences have impacted their behavior, emotions, and ability to learn. We provide critical and comprehensive services that honor the young persons unique needs and strengths to prevent the escalation of dangerous conditions and behaviors and set them on a positive path. From therapeutic housing to substance abuse treatment to an LGBTQ drop-in center..., we provide the safe space most have missed in their lives. When they feel seen for who they are today, we believe our youth can move with confidence toward a future with meaning and connection. Since our founding in 1895 in Marin County as an orphanage and through subsequent years as Sunny Hills Services Side by Side has been at the forefront of best practices in child welfare, working with the most vulnerable youth in our community. Our programs use data to drive outcomes and impact, while remaining open and responsive to the ever-evolving needs in the communities we serve. In summer 2018, we launched Side by Side, a new brand name and identity that reflects the work that we do with clients. Today, Side by Side operates in four counties Marin, Alameda, Sonoma, and Napa across the Bay Area, reaching nearly 2,000 children, young adults, and family members per year with much-needed services related to behavioral and mental health, early intervention, LGBTQ, substance abuse, therapeutic housing, special education, and youth justice.
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