About the role#
Prevention Links offers a community-based internship at the Palisades Family Success Center in Union City, New Jersey. This role provides hands-on experience in family support, community outreach, resource navigation, and public health education. You will work alongside staff to support daily operations and engage with families, caregivers, and community partners. This position connects your academic studies with real-world practice in social services and community development.
What you'll do#
- Welcome families and visitors, and assist with intake, registration, and documentation.
- Support the daily operations of the center and maintain resource areas.
- Help prepare, implement, and follow up on programs, workshops, and community events.
- Participate in program planning and contribute ideas for new initiatives.
- Develop a program proposal that addresses a specific community need, including a detailed budget.
- Create promotional materials and participate in community outreach and networking.
- Assist with public health education and prevention activities.
- Conduct community needs assessment activities, such as information gathering and resource mapping.
- Develop and complete an independent project related to your academic discipline.
- Collect participant feedback and assist with program evaluation.
- Maintain a daily task journal and participate in regular supervision meetings.
- Complete a final project, presentation, or written summary of your work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a student, ideally in Public Health or a related field.
- A motivated approach to learning and professional development.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and handle confidential information.
- Strong skills in teamwork, reliability, and cultural responsiveness.
- A commitment to professional conduct in all community interactions.
Location & details#
- Location: Union City, New Jersey.
- Modality: On-site.
- Type: Paid, full-time internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Prevention Links
Prevention Links is a nonprofit organization based in Kenilworth, New Jersey. Founded in 1971, the group focuses on addiction recovery, public health, and community support. It operates across multiple locations in New Jersey to provide education and family services. The organization employs approximately 115 people.
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