Intern Youth Development

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois’ first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 93,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

We are currently searching for an intern to join our Teen REACH team!

Teen REACH operates during non-school hours and expands positive choices and opportunities for youth while achieving academic success.

Essential Job Functions:

• Plan and lead one or several activities during out-of-school time program.
• Provide a safe, secure, and engaging environment for youth.
• Assist in collecting student attendance.
• Ensure youth sign in/out on a daily basis.
• Help distribute snacks prior to program start.
• Assist in maintaining a supply inventory.
• Attend leadership meetings.
• Chaperone field trips.
• Provide feedback to TR Coordinator/Supervisor on participant and activity progress.
• Work collaboratively with other program staff.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's Program.
• Ability to work collaboratively with agency staff, parents and community partners.
• Available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to follow directions, both verbal and written.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.