Youth Support Partner At — YMCA of San Diego County - Youth and Family Services - Our Safe Place

Opportunity Summary 

The student will have the opportunity to work one-on-one with under-resourced LGBTQ youth ages 16 - 21 in a drop-in center capacity. Programming will include, facilitating games and activities, social groups, workshop and curriculum design, community engagement and social justice actions.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

How to successfully engage with youth and develop rapport; create a workshop curriculum to be used with the youth in a group setting, and participate in civic engagement and social activism.

Opportunity Training 

The student will be provided with all the trainings that a paid staff person receives, including but not limited to: Confidentiality and Client's Rights, Informed Consent, Intake Forms, Assessments, Case Plans, DBT class training, and SMART Recovery SUD training.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Please include resume and letter of interest. Interviews may or may not be conducted.

Program 
Internship
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
5hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing