Beats Rhymes & Life (BRL) Academy Fellow presso None

Position Title: Beats Rhymes & Life (BRL) Academy Fellow 

Department: Behavioral Health

Reports Directly to: Beats, Rhymes and Life Program Director

Position Summary

Beats, Rhymes and Life Academy is a two-year workforce training program to prepare young adults, (ages 18-25) to enter the mental health field.  Over two years, Academy Fellows participate in a paid internship which includes on-the-job training, a practicum with hands-on activities, classroom education and personal supports.  Fellows work in a “Learn and Earn” model for 20 hours/week.  BRL Academy activities take place at the CSR office and within the community: in families’ homes, group homes, foster homes, schools, and online.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of the BRL team as an Academy Fellow for a duration of 2 year.
• Meet weekly at the CSR office for required learning and practicum requirements
• Participate in a BRL Therapeutic Activity Group and learn the model
• Work with BRL team to help organize and host Freestyle Fridays 
• Work with BRL team on social media campaign. Support with content creation and sharing on different social media platforms 
• Assist with other BRL activities.
• Develop a TIP personal action plan and receive support in achieving personal goals.
• Meet at designated group sites within the community for participation or support with facilitation. 
• Participate in group supervision.
• Support outreach efforts on an ongoing basis for program participants 
• Attend BRL staff meeting and any other mandatory trainings 
• Upholds the ideals of the agency and BRL program. Maintains professional behavior at all times, appropriately representing both the CSR and BRL mission, values and philosophy
• Performs all other duties as necessary for the good of the agency as directed by the supervisor(s)

Education/Required Skills and Experience:

• High School diploma or G.E.D required.
• Motivated to help other young people on their journey to healing.
• Relevant life experience. Willing to share aspects of your life journey to help other young people.
• Experience creating music and/or knowledge of Hip Hop music, culture, trends and how it connects to yourself and other youth  
• Dedicated to finishing the entire program and persevering through difficult times.
• Culturally attuned and able to work with diverse groups of young adults. Bilingual skills are desired & valued
• Must embody CSR & BRL’s Mission, Vision and Values