Internship Opportunity
Youth Development Intern
West Chicago, IL
Division: Puente del Pueblo (PdP)
Puente is a ministry of Wheaton Bible Church and Iglesia del Pueblo. Outreach serves at Puente on behalf of Wheaton Bible Church, providing consultation, management and community services. Puente offers after-school and summer youth programming in West Chicago at Main Park and Timber Lake Apartments, and Glen Arbor Community Church.
Program: Puente del Futuro: Middle School Program
Puente del Futuro works with at-risk youth ages 10-14 with opportunities for further academic enrichment and support, adult mentoring, social and emotional skill development through life skills curriculum, service learning opportunities, positive relationship building, recreational activities, and optional Christian Education. Monthly field trips are organized, creating new opportunities for students to explore and learn.
Learning Opportunities:
Intern responsibilities will be an integral part of Puente del Futuro’s responsibility of assisting students develop in both academic and life skill areas through tutoring, mentoring, life skills presentations and assisting with study time. Responsibilities include encouraging, challenging, and evaluating students both academically and socially-emotionally, advocating for students, assisting with academic intervention strategies, and occasional communication with parents and teachers. Interns will have the opportunity to model and share Christian values, conduct guided classroom teaching of established curriculums, assist with behavior management, organize activities and special events, assist with volunteer recruitment, and oversee various program logistics. Opportunities for case management exposure are available.
The intern will gain experience in the overall working of a Christian, community-based social service ministry and gain valuable knowledge and skills in working with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of youth and staff. Interns will learn classroom management techniques and behavior management strategies, curriculum development skills, research, writing, trauma informed care, and presentation skills.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or master’s student in Social Work, Education, Sociology, Spanish, Psychology, Youth Ministry, or a related field. Relational, flexible, willing to take initiative, and passionate about working with students. Must have a heart for working cross-culturally and embrace the theology of service to the vulnerable. Outreach seeks interns who demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of low-income and diverse populations and support Outreach’s Statement of Mission & Faith. Bilingual Skills (Spanish/English) a plus.
Schedule/Hours:
August 26th, 2024 to Dec 2024 (May 2025 full academic year)
Monday – Friday, from 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Must be available at least 3 days/week. Hours are flexible and can be negotiated to be consistent with program requirements.
Supervision:
Individual supervision is provided weekly. MSW supervision is available.
Inquire Online:
Elise Bounds | [email protected] | Careers & Internships – Outreach (weareoutreach.org)