Job Description
The Drop-In Intern engages clients in the activities of the Drop-In Center including individual and group activities with the goals of increasing active community involvement and building skills and abilities. Provides individual skill building services around social communication, coping and problem solving, self-care, symptom self-management, and community integration. Facilitates planned or unplanned milieu-based interventions intended to result in improving or maintaining the client’s ability to function in a variety of interpersonal situations. Helps to educate staff and clients about the recovery model. Correctly documents services provided using agency documentation system.
The Drop-In Intern will offer and exemplify hope, support, and recovery-based services. They will provide client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach.
Weekly supervision with a LCSW will be provided, as well as project supervision from the Drop-In Team Leader. The Drop-In Intern will receive New Staff Orientation training, as well as on the job shadowing training before providing services directly.
Location: 1400 W Greenleaf Ave., Chicago, IL 60626 or 8541 S State St., Chicago IL 60619
Responsibilities:
• Continue education and trainings to strengthen services provided.
• Assist Team Leader with Drop-In operations; i.e. inventory and management of supplies.
• Regularly restock office, laundry/shower area, and café.
• Coordinate assistance from other departments to address Beacon specific issues; i.e. Maintenance, Information Technology, etc.
• Ensure the completion of routine safety drills in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Coordinate with School Field Supervisors as needed for student/Intern placement.
• Facilitate milieu-based interventions intended to result in improving or maintaining the client’s ability to function in a variety of interpersonal situations.
• Consult and partner with other departments for coordination of care for clients.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Shift Requirements will vary depending on needs and hour of the Drop-In.
• Learn and utilize Carelogic electronic medical record to document and bill for services provided under direction of supervisor
Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations
• Interest in working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses
The Drop-In Intern will offer and exemplify hope, support, and recovery-based services. They will provide client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to clients with severe mental illness and co-occurring substance abuse/addiction disorders utilizing a harm reduction approach.
Weekly supervision with a LCSW will be provided, as well as project supervision from the Drop-In Team Leader. The Drop-In Intern will receive New Staff Orientation training, as well as on the job shadowing training before providing services directly.
Location: 1400 W Greenleaf Ave., Chicago, IL 60626 or 8541 S State St., Chicago IL 60619
Responsibilities:
• Continue education and trainings to strengthen services provided.
• Assist Team Leader with Drop-In operations; i.e. inventory and management of supplies.
• Regularly restock office, laundry/shower area, and café.
• Coordinate assistance from other departments to address Beacon specific issues; i.e. Maintenance, Information Technology, etc.
• Ensure the completion of routine safety drills in accordance with organization policies and procedures
• Coordinate with School Field Supervisors as needed for student/Intern placement.
• Facilitate milieu-based interventions intended to result in improving or maintaining the client’s ability to function in a variety of interpersonal situations.
• Consult and partner with other departments for coordination of care for clients.
• Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Shift Requirements will vary depending on needs and hour of the Drop-In.
• Learn and utilize Carelogic electronic medical record to document and bill for services provided under direction of supervisor
Qualifications:
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling required
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations
• Interest in working with people with mental health and/or substance abuse diagnoses
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Internship - Drop-In Center position is now open for candidates interested in the Fresher Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Fresher Jobs is a plus.