Federal College Work Study-Community Service (Student Affairs- SCAN)

Job Title

Federal College Work Study-Community Service (Student Affairs- SCAN)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Office of Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$10.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

Location :

Serving Children and Adults in Need, (SCAN), Inc.

1702 Hendricks Ave.

Laredo TX 78040

Mission :

To foster the healthy development of individuals through trauma-informed empowerment opportunities that are rooted in the community; utilize evidence-based interventions and best practices; respond to the needs of the population regarding culture, language, sexual orientation and gender identity; emphasize choice and self-determination; and encourage the support of peers and promote long term recovery and resilience.

Website : Job Summary

Community Work-Study Program

The Community Work-Study Program (CWS) provides federal financial aid eligible students the opportunity to work part-time at nonprofit organizations that serve the public interest.

Goals of this program include :

• Developing interest in public service through employment with TAMIU and placement in local nonprofit, government, or community-based organizations.
• Applying skills and theories gained through coursework to solve problems and explore issues outside the classroom.
• Enhancing career competencies, such as critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and leadership.
• Articulating how experiences will shape personal, academic, and professional pursuits.

Position Overview

The Program Intern will support Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN), Inc. by assisting with outreach, survey development, data collection, and research that promotes community leadership and the prevention of sexual violence. This role offers hands-on experience in applying psychological research to real-world community needs while contributing to SCAN's mission of fostering resilience and healthy development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Preferred Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

Rate of Pay : $10.00 / hour for up to 15 hours per week

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.