Case Support Intern At — Escondido Education COMPACT
Interns will work under supervision within the Housing Department, Juvenile Justice Department, or Achievement Center. Interns assist with intakes, case notes, referrals, client follow-ups, housing and basic need resource navigation, and coordination of services.
By the end of this opportunity, students will have gained knowledge of gang prevention strategies, trauma‑informed care, and positive youth development principles. Students will develop skills in mentorship, communication, cultural competency, professionalism, advocacy, and community engagement. Participants will learn how to build trust with at‑risk youth, support goal‑setting, and promote positive alternatives to gang involvement. Students will also gain exposure to program coordination, community outreach, and impact evaluation, preparing them for careers in social services, education, and justice‑related fields
All required trainings are available to interested interns and service-learning participants on a monthly basis during COMPACT staff meetings held on Mondays, or upon request of the site supervisor. Trainings may include but are not limited to: Mandated Reporter Training Trauma‑Informed Care Positive Youth Development Cultural Awareness (including gangs in North County) Sexual Harassment Prevention Program‑specific orientation and procedures Additional training and guidance are provided as needed to ensure students are prepared to perform their responsibilities successfully and in alignment with program and safety requirements.
Students participating in this opportunity must comply with all Escondido Education COMPACT policies related to confidentiality, privacy, mandated reporting, professional boundaries, and youth safety. A site of orientation and required training are provided prior to participation. Photography, videography, and unsupervised communication with youth are prohibited. Students must report safety concerns immediately to a Site Supervisor or Internship Coordinator. COMPACT staff manage all safety-related responses and follow-up actions. Students may not independently intervene in crisis situations. Ongoing supervision supports a safe, structured learning environment.
Students will be asked to complete COMPACT's volunteer application, which can be found on our site: https://www.educationcompact.org/volunteer-form-adults -- As well as submit a resume with any experience working with youth. Students will be asked to interview and if selected for placement they will then need to complete a background check (covered by our agency).
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 90-120 | hours per academic term |