Youth Support Intern

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant .

LSF is seeking a talented Youth Support Intern who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

The schedule for this role may require some evenings and weekends!

Purpose and Impact:

The Youth Support Intern provides basic support to staff and residents in a group home setting serving at-risk youth. The role focuses on creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment while learning about youth care under supervision. This role is a direct care position and is supervised at all times by trained staff.

Essential Functions :

• Assist staff with organizing recreational, educational, or life skills activities.
• Help with meal prep, cleanup, and maintaining a clean common area.
• Provides office and administrative assistance.
• Assist with tutoring.
• Build positive, age-appropriate relationships with youth while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Support staff in supervising group activities and encouraging participation.
• Attend required training sessions and follow all safety and confidentiality guidelines.
• Observe and report any concerns to supervising staff promptly.

Education:

This entry-level position is ideal for high school students interested in human services, education, psychology, or social work.

Experience:

This is an entry-level position.

Skills:

Reliable, mature, and able to follow directions.

Able to maintain confidentiality and act with integrity.

Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to frequently move throughout the residential facility, including walking, standing, climbing stairs, and transitioning between indoor and outdoor program areas.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally (e.g., supplies, youth belongings, donations).
• Ability to engage in approved physical interventions and de-escalation practices if trained and when necessary for safety.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, reach, and perform light physical activity for extended periods while supervising and assisting youth.
• Sufficient vision and hearing to observe behaviors, communicate clearly, and respond to safety concerns or emergencies.
• Manual dexterity and ability to use computers, phones, and other office and facility equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, overnights, and holidays, depending on program needs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Other:

Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service populations' cultural and socio-economic characteristics and needs.

Models respectful and responsible behavior at all times.

Valid driver's license and appropriate auto liability insurance required.

Evening or weekend shifts may be required.

Ability to pass background screening and reference checks as required.

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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