Urban Ministry Internship: St. Gerard Campus, Inc. in St. Augustine, FL

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City Vision Internships is a Christian one-year, multi-year or summer internship program based on the AmeriCorps model. Interns serve at one of over 40 positions across the USA and Canada. In the past 10 years, we have placed over 500 full-time interns and 68,000 volunteers in hundreds of Christian ministries. For more information or to apply visit cityvisioninternships.org. St. Gerard Campus, Inc. is a maternity home and Christian high school for pregnant teens, a crisis pregnancy center for all women and maintains a community outreach to help poor and indigent in St. Augustine, Florida. House Parent Intern: The Intern would be a house parent for adolescent pregnant and parenting young ladies. The intern would be responsible for educating the girls on housekeeping, cooking, shopping, etc. The intern would also assist in transporting residents to necessary appointments. Duties include: Housemother/Teacher will teach and instruct resident students in Home Economics, dormitory rules and regulations, conduct weekly meetings with students and oversee parenting of infants. Prepare nutritional breakfast for resident students daily. Supervise and instruct during dinner preparation through clean up and assign duties as necessary. Assist students in getting benefits and escorting them to doctor appointments. This is a shared task and should be alternated between both House Mother/Teachers. Follow dormitory itinerary, such as, church attendance, meal planning, food shopping, fire drills, room inspections and keep accurate records. Keep administrative files for each student up-to-date and accurate, including daily progress notes, counseling notes, medical information, case management, educational information and all information as it relates to child of the student. Documented 40-hours of related training per year, including CPR and First-Aid Training. Any additional job related duties as assigned and to be subject to the general supervision, advice and direction of St. Gerard's Executive Director and/or supervisory personnel staff. For Interns without a Bachelors Degree: One Year Work Study Internship Provides a work study internship with free tuition in City Vision College for a full year paid by hosting ministry. Online courses providing accredited degrees in Nonprofit Management, Addiction Studies, and Urban Missions. Housing is provided by hosting ministry (or a cash equivalent living stipend). Any Pell grant or other federal financial aid paid as cash payment to student (up to $5,645). Expectation is typically 29 hours of volunteer work with 16 hours of class work per week (45 hours total). For Interns with a Bachelors Degree: One Year Paid Internship Housing is provided by hosting ministry (or a cash equivalent living stipend). Volunteer Interns paid a living stipend from $200-$1,200/month (depending on site). Free tuition in City Vision College for a full year paid by hosting ministry. (Optional) Expectation is typically 40 hours of volunteer work per week. Requirements At least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) Must be a Christian U.S. citizen, U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien, or have a valid student or work visa Able to make at least a one year commitment (may be extended by mutual agreement) Able to financially live on just free housing (and stipend if you opt for the One Year Paid Internship) and any outside income sources you have. Able to relocate to a location of a ministry site (unless a site exists at your current location) For more information or to apply visit cityvisioninternships.org . For more information about this site visit St. Gerard Campus, Inc.