Youth Prevention Internship-Bryan College Station bei Unbound Now

Unbound Now is ending human trafficking by identifying victims, supporting survivors, seeking justice, and leading system change. We are motivated by our faith in Jesus and work each day as individuals driven by hope, oriented towards service, and committed to excellence. To learn more about our values, please read our Statement of Faith. 

Title: Youth Prevention Intern

Internship Status: Part-Time | Unpaid

Location: Local Office/ Bryan College Station 

Summary:
The Youth Prevention  Intern will support the delivery of prevention education to male youth involved in the Juvenile Justice System. This role involves assisting with the development and implementation of a curriculum focused on youth well-being, with an emphasis on promoting healthy behaviors, safety, values, and positive decision-making. 

Availability: The Youth Prevention Intern is expected to work between 4 to 10 hours per week. Including weekly/bi-weekly prevention outreach 

Working Conditions:
Work is typically conducted in a standard office or professional setting. On rare occasions, duties may require performing tasks in environments with exposure to extreme weather conditions, fumes, odors, or elevated noise levels.

Travel:
This position may require limited travel for training and team/professional development

opportunities. Travel to prevention outreach locations. 

Requirements:

• Male preferred 
• Experience working with youth and/or youth experiencing vulnerabilities preferred
• Pursuing a degree or a graduate degree with at least 60 hours of completion
• Mature Christian faith, as evidenced by participation in a local Christian church 
• Agree to and pass all required criminal background checks and child abuse registry checks before working with or having access to the confidential information of any clients.
• High level of emotional maturity and responsibility
• Strong work ethic - consistent and reliable
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities
• Commitment to excellence and professionalism in services provided

• Excellent relational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability and willingness to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Training and experience in survivor-centered, trauma-informed services preferred
• Ability to build trust and good working relationships with others
• Appreciation of the need for cultural competency
• Participate in ongoing training
• Willingness to accept the direction of duties assigned by paid staff
• The intern will complete the 40-hour pre-service training and risk management training before meeting in person with any youth.
• The intern will perform youth prevention duties under the supervision of staff.
• The intern will complete assigned tasks within a given time frame.
• The intern will discuss professional development and ethical dilemmas during weekly supervision.
• The intern will maintain confidentiality of clients during and after the internship, in compliance with Unbound Now policies and state and federal laws, unless legally compelled otherwise.
• Intern will agree to abide by all Unbound Now policies and procedures, and comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including Unbound Now’s Abuse Prevention and Response Policy

• Arriving on time for all assigned shifts is essential
• Commit to once-weekly in-person meetings with the supervisor
• Participate in weekly team meetings

Responsibilities:

Youth Prevention

• Assist in replicating, enhancing, and conducting prevention-focused outreach with high-risk youth.
• Assist with  building out the male volunteer program for JDC or similar initiatives 
• Conducting bi-weekly outreach and providing prevention education to justice-involved youth, helping to strengthen their support systems, and identifying individuals who may benefit from additional services. This includes education on at-risk behavior, physical and emotional development needs, empowerment skills, including co-regulation skills, communication skills, safety, and boundaries.  
• Provide relationship-based, trauma-responsive, and client-centered interactions with youth
• Support minors through addressing risk behaviors, coping, life skill building,  education, and emotional support 
• Building and maintaining good relationships with organizations that provide services relevant to youth-at-risk
• Discussing safety plans with youth-at-risk
• Recognize red flag behavior and report to the most appropriate channel 
• Report any/all suspicion of abuse or neglect 

*This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the intern candidate. The scope of the position may change as necessitated by organizational demands

Physical and Driving Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license, current car insurance, and being able to operate a personal vehicle preferred or arrange transportation at intern expense as needed for intern-related travel.
• Occasional physical demands may require the ability to lift or carry loads up to 30 pounds.
• Frequent demands require close visual attention to detail and prolonged periods of mental concentration.

Internship Relationships:

Supervisor:
 Unbound Now Regional Program Director/Prevention & Support Specialist

Works with: Other Unbound Now teams (particularly the CSEY advocacy team), and partner agency staff 

Supervises: None

Unbound Now is not obligated to offer full-time employment to an intern at any point before or after the internship period. Similarly, interns are not obligated to accept employment or continue any relationship with Unbound Now upon completion of their internship.