Direct Services Internship

Wednesday, May 18th from 12:00am to Friday, August 5th, 2022 12:00am (ET)
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About

Project Safe, Inc.

Position: Internship, Summer 2022

Program: Direct Services: Shelter & Outreach Programs

Location: Athens, GA

Time Commitment:  Minimum of 30-40 hrs/week M-F

 

Description:

Project Safe is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Athens, Ga., working to end domestic violence through prevention and education, crisis intervention, ongoing supportive services, and systems change advocacy.

Project Safe is seeking interns interested in working directly with victims of domestic violence and/or their children. Interns will work closely with Project Safe staff in providing case management, support groups, children’s programs, hotline assistance, and general support to shelter residents and outreach clients of Project Safe.

 

Essential Duties:

  • Participate in comprehensive 40-hour training preparing interns to work with victims of domestic violence, and child witnesses of domestic violence, both in-person and on the crisis hotline.
  • Provide coverage of Project Safe’s emergency shelter during daytime hours. Coverage may include assisting residents, managing the crisis hotline, answering the business telephone line, offering conflict resolution as needed, and providing direction in the event of an emergency.
  • Work with staff to provide direct services to clients: Case management for current shelter residents, intakes with new shelter residents, follow-up phone calls, providing referrals to outside agencies, client advocacy, and support, and any special projects or new initiatives.
  • Co-facilitate outreach or shelter-based support groups for adults and children with Project Safe staff.
  • Assist Project Safe staff at teen dating violence presentations to youth.
  • Provide child care for the children of clients on an as-needed basis while caregivers participate in programs and services.  
  • Assist with sorting incoming donations, managing the cash register, and assisting customers during a regular shift at the Project Safe Thrift Store (2-3 hrs/week).
  • Support Project Safe’s community awareness and fundraising events and assist with preparations.  
  • Document all services provided and all client interactions in Project Safe’s client database, and assist staff with monthly reports, data entry, and periodic program evaluation.
  • Answer teen texting line on an on-call rotation, one week at a time.

Qualifications:

  • Fourth-year undergrad or grad student
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills necessary
  • Ability to prioritize and complete tasks when there are competing priorities and/or pressure of deadlines
  • Strong computer & database mgmt. skills
  • Preference is given to applicants who can intern two semesters

 

To Apply:

Deadline: March 1, 2020

Send resume and cover letter detailing areas of interest and availability, along with contact information for two professional/academic references to:

Mary Haddon

Community & Student Engagement Director

mhaddon@project-safe.org

Registration
Opens Jan 1, 2020 12:00am
Supervisor(s)
Paid
Not Paid
Timeframe
Summer
Credit
Yes
Social
Requirements
Background check, Training
Requirement Details
  • Fourth-year undergrad or grad student
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills necessary
  • Ability to prioritize and complete tasks when there are competing priorities and/or pressure of deadlines
  • Strong computer & database mgmt. skills
  • Preference is given to applicants who can intern two semesters
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