POSITION: Direct Service Program Intern, Emergency Shelter
TIME FRAME: 9-12 month commitment, 12 hours per week
Internship Job Description: As part of the Emergency Shelter Direct Service team, interns will assist Family Advocates who work with both residential and non-residential clients in a multi-cultural environment by providing case management support, para-professional counseling, advocacy, child care, group facilitation and crisis management to survivors.
Responsibilities:
- Support Family Advocates with case management needs for shelter residents.
- Facilitate and/or co-facilitate women and children’s programs which include art workshops, support groups, gardening, parenting class, recreation activities and child care.
- Assist with community outreach and CPAF annual events.
- Assist with general office task and duties.
- Provide interpretation (if applicable)
Qualifications:
- Completion of a 40-hour Domestic Violence training and 25-hour Sexual Assault Training. (provided by CPAF)
- Commitment to eliminate violence against women, sexual violence, and family violence.
- Understands and appreciates Asian/Pacific Islander cultures; is able to work with diverse communities (gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, class, etc.)
- Willingness to help with a variety of programs and tasks.
- Able to address crisis, problem solve and work in a flexible, evolving environment.
- Enjoys and has experience working with women and children of different ages.
- A self-starter with a strong desire to learn.
- Able to work collaboratively with CPAF teams and community-based organizations.
- College senior undergraduate or graduate in the social services field preferred
- Asian language skills desired, but not required.
Benefits:
- Receive first-hand case management experience working with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
- Gain knowledge of providing emotional support and self-empowerment skills at a crisis environment.
- Acquire skills to facilitate support groups and other supportive workshops.
- Upon completion, intern will receive a state recognized domestic violence and sexual assault crisis intervention certificate and a letter of recommendation provided upon request.
- $100 transportation stipend per month
How to apply: Please send cover letter and resume to Christie Cardenas, 543 N. Fairfax Ave. #108 Los Angeles, CA 90036 or email christier@cpaf.info. For more information, please look online at www.cpaf.info or call (323) 653-4045.
* Last day to apply is September 10, 2008.
Center for the Pacific Asian Family (CPAF) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, political affiliation or belief, veteran’s status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. CPAF is committed to fostering a diverse and safe work environment where employees respect one another and share a commitment to our organization’s mission, values, and strategies.