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Bellefaire JCB · 1 month ago

Prevention Services Intern (Summer 2026)

Shaker Heights, OH

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention services. The Prevention Services Intern will participate in the Begun Center for Resiliency summer camp program, assisting in day-to-day operations and providing care and oversight for camp attendees.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Assist in teaching daily curricula and leading small group discussions

Assist in the overseeing and general supervision of youth enrolled in the program

Help lead activities for students, including, but not limited to, daily check ins, mood ratings, and mindfulness activities

Lead ice breakers and team building games as necessary

Assist middle school youth in creating social media and other art modalities with messaging to promote violence prevention

Safely transport and drive students to various sites for volunteer work

Assist as necessary in camp volunteer projects

Depending on timing of program, responsible for some recruitment of youth for programs

Attend scheduled staff meetings, supervision, and on-going training

All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards

Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

Cultural CompetencyProblem Solving & Decision MakingInterpersonal CommunicationTechnical ProficiencyService OrientationProfessional & Ethical ConductIndependent JudgmentCore ExpertiseCollaborationTeamwork

Required

Currently enrolled in social work, education or other related academic program

Possess skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date

Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment

Demonstrate awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics

Communicate clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language

Adhere to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures

Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members

Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions

Anticipate, recognize, and meet the needs of others, whether they are clients or not

Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions

A valid driver's license with approved driving record (less than 6 points), personal transportation and insurance, if required to drive on behalf of the agency