Intern, Adult Residential

Job DetailsJob Location: CT - Stein House - Hartford, CT 06105Position Type: InternshipEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: License RequiredJob Shift: Various Shift HoursJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesIntern, Adult Residential Intern - $16.94 per hour   Company Overview Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the child welfare, juvenile justice, or criminal justice system. Since CSIs founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states. For over 50 years, CSI has been building upon its successful foundations and has been expanding its services to serve thousands of adults, youth, and families each year. CSI understands clients and staff have been impacted by trauma.  CSI is becoming a trauma-informed organization by hiring individuals with existing experience in trauma-informed practices as well as supporting ongoing staff development with trauma-informed practices.  This will include learning to recognize symptoms of trauma and how to respond, through training starting at orientation and throughout their career at CSI.  CSI is committed to systematically evaluating the integration of the trauma-informed values of safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment at all levels of the organization's policies, procedures, and structures to guard against the possibility of re-traumatization. To learn more please visit www.csi-online.org.  Program Overview CSI will identify suitable placement within the various CSI locations by selecting and matching interns with programs based on candidate and program requirements. Position Overview This is an Internship opportunity. All Candidates must be currently enrolled in a college or university. All candidate (s) must successfully passed the CSI and ALL other funding required background checks prior to starting an internship. All interns are expected to participate in all program activities established within the parameters of their internship description. All interns are expected to abide by all CSI and program policies and procedures. QualificationsQualifications  Currently enrolled in college or university Current course study is in social service or the criminal justice system Ability to manage stressful situations. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills. Experience with Microsoft Office. Valid Driver’s license   CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.