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Summer 2025 Paid Internship

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Youth Villages

13d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Memphis

AI generated summary

  • You must be entering junior year in a relevant program, have experience with at-risk youth, provide housing/transportation in TN, and commit to 40 hrs/week for 10 weeks.
  • You will role model positive behavior, assist youth with goals, resolve conflicts, plan activities, maintain safety, and collaborate on treatment while receiving supervision.

Requirements

  • Must be at minimum entering junior year of undergrad program
  • If pursuing Bachelor’s degree, social services major is preferred & open to relevant experience
  • If pursuing Master's degree, qualifying social services major is required
  • Experience working with at-risk youth and/or leadership experience is preferred
  • Must be able to provide own housing & transportation in Memphis or Nashville, TN
  • Must be able to commit to work 10 weeks, 40 hrs/week for the assigned schedule

Responsibilities

  • Providing a positive role model to residents by participating in all activities, demonstrating a healthy and wholesome approach to life, & developing a sense of community
  • Assisting youth with the positive development and implementation of individual goals and objectives
  • Attending cottage/courtyard planning meetings and treatment team meetings
  • Assisting in resolving conflicts with residents using problem solving techniques and role playing
  • Giving residents immediate feedback on appropriate and inappropriate behavior
  • Planning and leading recreational activities and participating or instructing youth in games
  • Facilitating ongoing group evaluations throughout the day for planned groups, activities and responsibilities
  • Working with other staff and residents to develop and implement life skills groups
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe program environment through appropriate responses and attendance
  • Adhering to treatment model and Re-Ed philosophy
  • Participating in weekly consultations with other interns and campus leadership
  • Master's level interns also assist with treatment planning and facilitating individual, group, and family therapy with supervision from licensed clinical staff

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is a 10-week, full-time position running from May 27 to August 1, 2025.

Are interns required to commit to the entire duration of the internship?

Yes, interns must be able to commit to work for the full duration of the summer internship.

What are the working hours for bachelor's level interns?

Bachelor's level interns in Memphis will work approximately 1pm – 9:30pm, while those in Nashville will typically work from approximately 11am – 7pm.

What are the working hours for master's level interns?

Master's level interns will work Monday - Friday from approximately 8:30am - 5pm.

Is this internship paid?

Yes, the internship is a paid position.

What qualifications are required to apply for the internship?

Applicants must be at a minimum entering their junior year of an undergraduate program, preferably in a social services major, and must have relevant experience. For master's degree candidates, a qualifying social services major is required.

Are there any preference criteria for applicants?

Yes, experience working with at-risk youth and/or leadership experience is preferred.

How will I be notified about my application status?

Each candidate will be notified of their status by phone or email, regardless of the decision.

Is housing and transportation provided for interns?

No, interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

When is the final deadline to apply for the internship?

The final deadline to apply is April 1, 2025, but offers are made on a rolling basis, so early application is recommended.

Is Youth Villages an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Does Youth Villages prioritize diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Youth Villages is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and in their work with children and young adults.

Youth Villages

The Force for Families

Government
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Youth Villages is a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, bringing help and hope to tens of thousands of children, families and young people across the United States every year. Founded in 1986, the organization’s 3,600-plus employees help more than 36,000 children annually in 23 states and D.C. For more than 30 years, we have worked to find solutions using proven treatment models that strengthen the child’s family and support systems and dramatically improve their long-term success. Since 1994, our organization has tracked every child who completes a program and has recorded consistently high success rates. In 2018, 86% of the children are still living successfully at home with their families 12 months after completing their program. Youth Villages has been recognized by the Harvard Business School and U.S. News & World Report and was identified by The White House as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented nonprofit organizations.