The Opportunity

Nassau Haven is an emergency shelter serving runaway and homeless youth. The program provides immediate safety, support services, and short-term placement while helping youth stabilize and transition to appropriate longer-term services.

The Intern will support staff in delivering direct services to youth in a structured residential environment. This role provides hands-on experience in counseling, case management, group facilitation, and independent living skill development while working with vulnerable youth populations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive interaction and engagement with residents in a safe and structured environment
• Assist with individual supportive counseling under supervision
• Support the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) and goal planning
• Participate in and help facilitate group activities and house meetings
• Assist with independent living skills development and daily living support
• Provide referrals and resource linkage to community-based services
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including progress notes
• Collaborate with residential staff to support resident needs and program goals
• Participate in intakes, orientation, and transition planning as needed-Attend supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings
• Assume other tasks, projects or responsibilities as needed to ensure the effective operation of the program, which may include assisting at our Adolescent Transitional Living Program

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field
• Interest in working with at-risk youth in a residential or shelter setting
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Willingness to learn and apply trauma-informed and youth-centered approaches

Schedule 

•   Based on academic requirements

• Evenings may be required
• Additional hours flexible based on program needs
• Opportunity aligned with academic year (Fall and Spring semesters)