Position Description

• Conduct client interviews for psychosocial assessments to identify client needs (e.g. housing, clothing, furniture, food, etc.);

• Maintain a case load and provide individual/family supportive counseling and intervention;

• Organize and compile resource lists for programs offered by the organization;

• Make resource referrals to partner agencies and other community agencies;

• Provide information of programs to clients, schedule appointments;

• Monitor services received or provided to clients;

• Maintain records and complete documents for services provided;

• Conduct group facilitation for pre-release and post-release mentoring programs using cognitive behavioral therapy techniques;

• Assist in conducting workshops/classes in computer literacy, education, job readiness, mentorship;

• Visit Ohio Correctional Facilities for reentry events, partnerships, and mentoring programs;

• Conduct evidence based research for grant applications and grant writing;

• Prepare reports, charts, service directories, and manuals for measurements and evaluations;

• Advocate for clients to the general public and legislative branches;

Responsibility

An intern and/or volunteers will be required to demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior, appearance, and communication at all times. An intern is required to follow the Internship Policy and Procedures. An intern and/or volunteer will be required to understand the mission statement and policies of the agency. Interns and/or volunteers will be required to understand the framework of ethical-decision making and how to apply principles of critical thinking to those frameworks in practice, research, and policy arenas.