Peace House- Children's Services Advocate AmeriCorps Paid Internship/Service Position
Are you ready to make a lasting impact by championing the rights of children affected by domestic violence and sexual assault? Join the Peace House host site, through AmeriCorps, where we're launching a groundbreaking Children's Services Advocacy Initiative to extend our support to the youngest survivors.
Peace House is a charitable organization dedicated to ending interpersonal violence and abuse and empowering survivors to heal and thrive by providing support services, safe housing, and prevention education. Peace House is in Park City; UT. Peace House is an equal opportunity agency.
AMERICORPS PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Are you looking to make a difference in your community? Salt Lake County's Most Vulnerable Populations AmeriCorps Program focuses on reducing systematic inequities. Our members help bridge the gap and reduce barriers for a variety of vulnerable populations including but not limited to; youth, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those involved in the Criminal Justice System. AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program supported by the U.S. federal government, foundations, corporations, and other donors by engaging adults in public service serve, with a goal of helping others and meeting critical needs in the community. "The program is often seen as the domestic Peace Corps."
This is a great opportunity if you are a student enrolled in:
•Social Serve/Services
•Early Childhood Education
•Psychology
•Public Health
•Sociology
•Humanities
•Non-profit organization and management
•Anyone interested in Community and Social Impact
As a Children's Services Advocate, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our program. Collaborating closely with the Director of Children's Services, you'll create a pathway for healing and resilience for children impacted by violence.
As the sole designated service provider in Summit County and the most accessible option for significant portions of Wasatch County, we're committed to breaking down barriers to care for marginalized communities disproportionately affected by violence. Our services extend to any individual impacted by interpersonal violence, including secondary survivors like family members.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
As part of our strategic plan, we're enhancing services for children impacted by the co-occurring challenges of domestic violence and housing instability.
AmeriCorps members will engage in child-focused activities, contributing to the launch of our Children's Advocacy program, supporting children facing these complex circumstances.
Key Responsibilities:
•Engage children in safe and supportive activities, promoting healing and resilience.
•Facilitate age-appropriate interventions like story time, artg roups, and safety planning sessions.
•Connect children to extended services within Peace House,ensuring access to resources.
•Collaborate with the Prevention & Education team to offer evidence-based curriculums.
•Maintain electronic files and contribute to quarterly reports for program improvement.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
•Gain hands-on experience serving to end cycles of violence within family systems.
•Increase protective factors for children in early childhood.
•Become familiar with trauma-informed care and child-centered programming for children recovering from trauma.
•Collaborate with parents to support the development of their children.
•Learn to solve complex situations with professionalism, empathy, and from a client-centered perspective.
•Receive close mentorship and professional development from field experts.
SUPERVISION:
•Weekly check-in with supervisor.
•Participate in quarterly training.
•Receive crisis counselor certification.
•Receive a mid-term and a final evaluation.
Desired Qualifications:
•Passion for helping children and families impacted by violence.
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills, adaptable to different age groups.
•Commitment to confidentiality and cultural competency.
•Ability to perform key responsibilities independently and collaboratively.
•Experience in social services or related field preferred.
•Understanding of issues facing unhoused individuals.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Suites.
Training:
•Attend weekly meetings and agency training sessions.
•Participate in AmeriCorps orientation and monitoring visits.
•Engage in service projects with other AmeriCorps members.
Minimum Requirements:
•Clear background checks.
•Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within first month.
•High School Diploma or equivalent.
•Follow state and federal laws on victim confidentiality.
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
•Proactive problem-solving abilities.
•Effective verbal and written communication skills.
•Ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
•Commitment to client confidentiality and cultural humility.
•Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with agency partners.
•Duties and responsibilities may evolve with program needs.
REPORTS TO: Director of Children’s Services
Additional Information:
Employment and Compensation:
Part Time (900 hours) Position; 12-month commitment
- Total Stipend- $11,187
Education Award upon completion of Term of Service -
12 month (900 hours) $ 3447.50
Start Date;
Flexible Start Dates; Apply Now!
Join us in our mission to create a future free from violence and fear. Apply now and be a part of the transformative journey at Peace House.