Direct Service Internship- Chicago (2601)

Position Summary: Youth Guidance Direct Service Internships are designed to meet school requirements for “Internship”, “Practicum”, “Capstone” or related classes that include onsite learning with regular supervision and direct, face-to-face client interaction. Our internships meet the requirements of most Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, and related degree programs.  Youth Guidance clinical interns participate in weekly supervision and monthly team meetings and may run individual and group counseling sessions depending on proficiency and skill level. Clinical internships occur in school-based settings for most Youth Guidance programs but may also include virtual and/or community-based service provision. 

 Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Observe, co-facilitate, or facilitate group and individual sessions in school settings (level of involvement depends on intern skill level and requirements)
• Conduct assessments on youth engaged in YG programs
• Provide family and crisis intervention as needed
• Perform weekly required documentation and special administrative assignments
• Participate in program staff development and required training
• Participate in YG committees (may be either required or by choice, depending on department and internship assignment)
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience/Training

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree
• Currently seeking school credit through an internship

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of collaborating in team settings and working independently
• Demonstrates cultural competency, including an understanding of the effects of institutional racism and systemic oppression on marginalized populations
• Demonstrates creativity in engaging youth
• Exhibits a positive team-based approach to treatment and care working with clients
• Fluent in Spanish and English highly preferred