Brave Step Clinical Program Internship

The following is an illustrative and not exhaustive list of required or desired qualifications, and general responsibilities.

 Professional Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in Brave Step’s peer support groups and other peer-led groups as a co-leader and assist individuals who are triggered or highly emotive with grounding and coping techniques. This role as a co-leader is to aid the peer leaders in creating stable group environments.
• Following the group, record key details of the meeting and share meeting notes with the program manager.
• Organize, lead and be the point of contact for peer leaders and any questions around peer support groups including scheduling
• Create, maintain and submit accurate records and documents including meeting notes, screening details, etc.
• Manage the Monthly Member Newsletter
• Screen new clients for program appropriateness, discuss care options and support the program manager, as needed, in the intake process.
• Identify and communicate changes that improve program efficiency and effectiveness. Promote quality and cost-effective interventions and outcomes.
• Establish referral contacts for the primary pre-existing conditions we see or expect to see.
• Commit to reviewing/preparing material, attending meetings and/or group sessions and assisting with peer leader trainings, as needed.
• Support program manager with other programming responsibilities

Required Qualifications & Competencies

The ideal candidate would have the following capabilities and qualities:

• Applicants must be a student or a recent graduate participating in a social work, mental health, psychology or counseling program. Please attach a copy of your college transcript.
• Excellent therapeutic and personal boundaries and ethics.
• Considerable knowledge of social work principles, techniques and practices and their applications to specific casework, group work, and community problems.
• Demonstrate a passion for mission and vision of Brave Step. Demonstrate knowledge of the organization’s programs and more.
• Familiarity with professional accepted techniques most often used to treat sexual trauma.
• Passes background checks including, but not limited to, a criminal check.
• Self-directed and able to work without daily supervision.
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office 365.
• Demonstrate excellent oral communication and organization skills.
• Ability to accept and implement change.
• Attention to detail is a must as well as multi-tasking various tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship, internally and externally.

Desired Qualifications

• A survivor of sexual violence and has gone through one’s own trauma recovery process.
• Spanish-speaking.
• Prior experience working with survivors. 
• Previous experience leading or assisting with group therapy.