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Company is looking for an intern interested in working for a non-profit providing direct client services to victims of crime. This is 20-hour internship. Training provided. Community Advocates for Family & Youth (CAFY) is full social services organization working to prevent, support and educate about violence and victimization. We serve victims of crimes to help reduce trauma, hold offenders accountable, and stabilize victims involved in violent crimes. Trained victim advocates provide crisis intervention, case management, court education and accompaniment and post trial support. CAFY helps families deal with daily life issues associated with at-risk youth including youth crime, violence, sex, and substance abuse. Trained mentors work to recognize the challenges within a family given to the issues abuse, poor academic performance, etc., CAFY provides linguistically specific services to Hispanic victims as well.

Program Summary: Peers Available to Help Seniors (PATHS, LLC) is a business geared toward providing help from seniors for seniors who have trouble completing their everyday tasks. PATHS, LLC employ seniors who are physically able to complete everyday tasks for themselves as well as others. Program Goals: To assist seniors living in the community with the personal assistance they need to complete their daily tasks. It is our goal to exceed the expectations of those who are seeking our services. Description: Student would receive an orientation to agency and program policies and procedures. Intern would be assigned to shadow a case manager to become familiar with the intake and assessment process, eventually taking on a small caseload. Interns will be involved in PATHS case management collaboration, attend and participate in team meetings and trainings. They would participate in and present at senior center presentations, get weekly Case Manager supervision as well as at least monthly supervision with Executive Director. Assist Case Manager with advertisement and promotion, assist with mass mailings, outreach activities, and community workshops. For Inquiries Contact: Please email your resume & cover letter to: Arleen Joell, Executive Director PATHS, LLC P.O. Box 4419 Capitol Heights, MD 20719 (301) 909-5600 ajoell@pathsofpgc.com