MESH Social Work Intern

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37917, Knoxville, TN, USA
In-Office
Internship
Kids + Family • Social Impact
The Role
Provides counseling, case management, mentoring, and social-emotional learning groups for youth. Assists with program needs assessments, grant and proposal writing, evaluations, and staff training. The role emphasizes youth and family engagement, teamwork, communication, leadership, organization, and adherence to Social Work ethics and values.
Summary Generated by Built In

Primary Function: To identify needs of youth and implement individual, group and program strategies and interventions

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Provide individual counseling, case management, and/or mentoring for youth at assigned club site(s)
  • Facilitate small groups with curriculum focused on development of social and emotional learning skills
  • Assist in needs assessments of programs, grant proposal writings, and program evaluations, based on need and experience
  • Assist with or lead staff training, based on need and experience
  • Assist in needs assessment of programs, proposal writing and program evaluations
  • Other duties as assigned or as interest is expressed (position can be flexible and may be open to specific tasks that students wish to accomplish)
Qualifications

Skills & Knowledge Required:

  • Enrolled in Social Work degree program an accredited college or university
  • Enthusiasm to work with youth & their families and knowledge of youth development preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge and practice of the Social Work Code of Ethics and Values

Skills Required

  • Enrolled in a Social Work degree program at an accredited college or university
  • Enthusiasm for working with youth and their families
  • Knowledge of youth development
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge and practice of the Social Work Code of Ethics and Values
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The Company
117 Employees
Year Founded: 1943

What We Do

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Since 1943, it has provided a nurturing environment for thousands of members in East Tennessee, focusing on academic success, healthy lifestyles, good character, leadership, youth arts, and workforce development.

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