The Door is a multi-service youth development agency serving the needs of young people between the ages of 12 and 24.
The Member Services Department is responsible for welcoming new members, conducting brief interviews/ risk assessments, and connecting the new members to appropriate and desired programs and services based on their needs and interests.
Please visit our website www.door.org for more information.
Organization Website: https://www.door.org/
Organization Address: 555 Broome Street, New York NY
Contact Email: Jkahn@door.org
INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
Dates of Internship: Summer 2024
Industry: Community Development, Social Justice
Preferred Academic Level: No preference
Description of Internship:
Position: Volunteer Member Services Department Intake Counselor
This intensive internship is suited for those interested in exploring direct practice social service work or those who wish to use the modality of direct practice to learn more about social problems, youth development models and/or specific youth populations. This position enables Intake Counselors to hone interview and assessment skills as well as effective ways to engage undeserved populations of young people. Additionally, those persons who are interested in medicine, education, community organizing, social service programming, and social welfare policy will have a unique opportunity to work in a multi-service social service agency that serves young people with often overlapping needs. Position is unpaid.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct 1:1 intake interviews / psycho-social assessments with prospective members in-person and virtually;
- Inform members of Door programs and services;
- Make appropriate referrals based on members’ interests and needs; direct/ connect new members to programs and
services; - Identify at-risk youth and high-risk behavior disclosed in intake interviews;
- Complete intake summaries and other documentation pertaining to new members;
- Assist in other tasks as necessary
Desired Skills:
- Interest in working with young people from a diverse set of backgrounds and life experiences;
- Sensitivity to the unique needs and interests of young adults;
- Currently in, or beyond, third year of undergraduate degree required;
- Record of dependability from at least one professional or academic reference;
- Basic computer skills;
- Prior work or volunteer experience with adolescents preferred;
**Bi-lingual (Spanish and French) strongly preferred – if you speak Spanish or French, please note this in your application!
Hours and Commitment:
- Completion of the mandatory training (10 hours) is required – see application for Summer 2024 dates/times;
- Successful completion of an online Mandated Reporter training (2.5 hours) & additional Human Resources-required
trainings; - Minimum of 8 hours of work per week on site at The Door (555 Broome Street, New York, NY, 10013);
- Ability to check email a least once a weekday and respond in a timely manner.
To Apply:
Email your resume and the attached application to JKahn@door.org ASAP to be considered for the Summer 2024 cohort.
Qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.
