Jackson Street Youth Services takes 2-3 interns each term (Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer). Most Jackson Street interns assume the role of a Caseworker and work shifts with paid employees. There are three site locations for Caseworker Interns: one in Corvallis and two in Albany.

All interns must be at least 19 years of age and enrolled in a college/university internship program. Interns must be able to pass a criminal history check and have a flexible schedule to be assigned to shifts to complete internship hours. Caseworker Interns are required to attend staff meetings (Mondays 1-3p). Summer Interns may be required to have a work schedule during the hours of 8a-4p due to supervision needs.

Turn Caseworker Internship applications in to Shelter Supervisor:
Salvador Maciel, salvador.maciel@jacksonstreet.org

CASEWORKER INTERNSHIP

A minimum of three weeks of hands-off observation occur at the beginning of the internship.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a role model for residents and staff, demonstrating positive interpersonal communication skills and positive youth development strategies
• Teach independent living skills (i.e.: cooking, household chores, time management, laundry, personal hygiene, interpersonal communication, etc.)
• Mediate conversations among youth as needed
• Direct youth in nightly and weekly chores
• Assist youth as they work toward goals
• Supervise nightly study hall
• Issue appropriate consequences as needed
• Implement and participate in shift and shelter activities
• Conduct 15 minute bed-checks during bedtime hours
• Perform administrative tasks as asked (answer phone, document in files, complete paperwork, etc.)
• Work as a team with coworkers and supervisor
• Attend staff meeting once/week
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of agency policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Attend all mandatory trainings and continue education on relevant issues
• Other duties as assigned by Shelter Supervisor