Position Summary: The Student Support Intern will work with students, parents, and educators individually or in group settings, and maintain accurate and timely records; as well as complete tasks that will enhance our overall service.

Responsibilities include: provide one to one or group academic support to students ages 13-18. Program hours are 3:00-7:00 pm, Monday - Thursday. Opportunity to work with a specific student/school in terms of education achievement and related issues, assist with collection, documentation, and maintenance of documents promptly and efficiently, opportunity to assist with collection, documentation, and maintenance of student records as it pertains to academic success, stimulate an interest and appreciation of literature with the youth, opportunity to plan and co-facilitate student support groups, opportunity to facilitate Second Step and/or the Start Something Curriculum, opportunity to create, update and organize a Resource File for youth and their families, opportunity to plan and facilitate Family Nights.

Time Commitment: 3 to 6 month commitment; 10-15 hours per week which must include 2 evenings per week.

Responsibilities:
1. Provide one to one or group academic support to students ages 13-18. Opportunity to work with a specific student/school in terms of education achievement and related issues.

2. Assist with collection, documentation, and maintenance of documents promptly and efficiently.

3. Opportunity to assist with collection, documentation, and maintenance of student records as it pertains to academic success.

4. Stimulate an interest and appreciation of literature with the youth.

5. Opportunity to plan and co-facilitate student support groups.

6. Opportunity to facilitate Second Step and/or the Start Something Curriculum.

7. Opportunity to create, update and organize a Resource File for youth and their families.

8. Opportunity to plan and facilitate Family Nights.

9. Social Work Interns will become familiar with current legislative issues and affecting immigrants and or education and attend a minimum of one relevant event.

10. Comply with all program policies and procedures of Children's Home Society & Family Services.

11. Respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.

10. Other tasks as assigned.

• Qualifications: 1. Junior or senior level student enrolled in psychology, social work, or related field. 2. Interest or experience in working with youth (ages 13-18). 3. Ability to work as a team member and to accept responsibility. 4. Ability to act independently and to seek consultation when needed. 5. Respect and understanding of youth and families from diverse backgrounds. 6. Interest or experience in facilitating educational classes and/or support groups and training sessions. 7. Strong communication and organizational skills. Supervision: Student Support staff Location: Cedar Riverside Plaza, Minneapolis. Walking Distance from U of M West Bank, on bus and light rail line, free parking. Benefits: 1. Gain experience working with youth from a diverse background. 2. Be part of a team of professionals. 3. Increased knowledge and skills for working with youth, particularly from a diverse background. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Volunteer Services at 651-646-7771 or volunteer@chsfs.org or check out our website at www.chsfs.org