About the role#
Youth Guidance offers a career development program for students interested in non-profit work, administration, counseling, and social work. This internship provides onsite learning experiences designed to meet school requirements for Internship, Practicum, or Capstone credits. You will gain experience through direct, face-to-face client interaction in school-based settings, though some virtual or community-based service may occur.
What you'll do#
- Provide face-to-face client interaction.
- Run individual and group counseling sessions, depending on your skill level and proficiency.
- Participate in weekly supervision.
- Attend monthly team meetings.
What you'll need#
- You must be enrolled in a Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related degree program.
- You must meet your school's specific requirements for Internship, Practicum, Capstone, or similar coursework.
Location & details#
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri.
- Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Status: This is a paid, full-time internship with rolling start dates.
About Youth Guidance
Youth Guidance is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. It runs school-based programs focused on counseling, prevention, and community engagement. The organization serves over 15,000 youth, primarily from African American and Hispanic or Latino backgrounds. It maintains accreditation from the Council on Accreditation.
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