Resident Intern / Community Building Specialist

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

The Resident Intern position is a learning opportunity for those interested in working with disadvantaged populations. The position is an evening, live-in opportunity in which you are working closely with two other evening staff members (one resident intern and our facilities manager) while providing services and fostering a community culture of support, empowerment, and encouragement. While fostering this community culture, the resident intern's duties fall into three categories:

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

While fostering this community culture, the resident intern's duties fall into three categories; Mentoring, Supervision and House Management. The resident interns are provided a private room within their assigned house, a $200 a month stipend and $200 food allowance. The hours of the position begin between 5:45 and 6pm when residents are returning home with 2 nights off per week. Training and Supervision is provided by our LMSW Program Director.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Experience or Qualifications: BA, MA, or current student of Sociology, Social Work, or Psychology preferred. An interest in Community Building and Grassroots organization, excellent communication skills. Previous experience working with individuals with a substance abuse history, incarceration, or mental and/or emotional challenges preferred

How to Apply: 

Dismas House New Mexico, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was created in 1994 as an answer to the growing need for supportive services for individuals with a history in the correctional system that are motivated to transition successfully back into society. Over the years we have developed a 90 day structured program that helps our residents reach their goals.

For more information on Dismas House New Mexico, please visit our website:
www.dismashousenewmexico.org

Contact Information
Name: 
Aaron Munson L.M.S.W.
Agency/Organization: 
Dismas House New Mexico
Address: 
P.O. Box 6101
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87197
Business Phone: 
505-343-0746
Business Fax: 
505-345-4513
Email Address: 
[email protected]
dismashousenewmexico.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Nov 11 2011
Date to Remove: 
Dec 31 2011

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