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Peckham Inc. - Youth Career Academy Intern

SUMMARY

The Youth Career Academy Intern plays a meaningful role in supporting justice-involved youth at a critical point in their lives, helping them reconnect to education, build confidence, and explore pathways toward future success. Working alongside experienced program staff, this position offers hands-on exposure to youth development, workforce readiness, and trauma-informed practices within a structured day treatment setting. The intern contributes to a supportive environment where consistency, encouragement, and trust can positively influence a young person’s direction.

This is an entry-level, learning-focused opportunity designed to build foundational skills in human services while gaining experience across education, community partnerships, and the juvenile justice system. In alignment with Peckham’s mission, this role helps create positive human and community impact by supporting individuals in developing the skills and confidence to advance.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support program staff in assisting youth as they navigate the justice system and transition back into school and community life
• Support program staff in guiding participants toward education completion and meaningful career pathways
• Support program staff in building trust with youth who may have experienced instability, trauma, or disconnection
• Support program staff in facilitating vocational exploration and career planning activities for participants
• Welcome and orient youth into the Youth Career Academy within the day treatment program
• Assist program staff in providing coaching, encouragement, and accountability to participants within an assigned caseload
• Support program staff in developing and monitoring personalized education and career development plans (e.g., GED, credit recovery, or school re-engagement)
• Observe and support group sessions using cognitive behavioral and strengths-based approaches under staff guidance
• Support participant engagement in vocational exploration and skill-building activities
• Support program staff in collaborating with school districts, court partners, and community agencies to support each youth’s progress
• Assist program staff in completing case notes and maintaining documentation related to participant progress
• Support transition-related activities that help youth prepare for school, training programs, or employment
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to support learning and collaboration within Peckham and the broader youth services system

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented approach in all projects and program initiatives.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Promote Peckham’s vision, value, culture, and commitment to excellent customer services to all team members, staff, customers and stakeholders.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in human services, criminal justice, education, social work, or a related field
• Ability to obtain and maintain clearance through required federal and state background checks
• Ability to maintain professionalism, demonstrate empathy, and follow direction when supporting staff during crisis situations
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equity, second chances, and youth advocacy
• Ability to build rapport and effectively engage with youth in a structured, high-accountability environment
• Skilled in clear verbal and written communication, with the ability to maintain effective interpersonal interactions and accurate documentation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with court-involved youth or at-risk adolescents.
• Training or experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation, or behavioral crisis management in youth or human services settings.
• Skilled in clear verbal and written communication, with the ability to maintain effective interpersonal interactions and accurate documentation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled.  Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

• Click HERE and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you
• Click HERE and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you
• Email us at careers@peckham.org
• Call us at (517) 316-4000
• Visit us at: 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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