Share Email Opening Apply Now Title Host Homes- Undergraduate Level Internship, La Crosse  Description Family & Children’s Center’s Host Homes Program provides safe, supportive transitional housing and support options for the homeless youth living in our community. It will address their needs by connecting them with caring adults who are willing to provide safe housing and support. The host home model is an “outside-the-system” response to youth homelessness. It provides the community with an opportunity to take care of each other. The youth are matched with volunteer hosts who share their home. The matching process is youth-driven and the adults receive no compensation. The host home gives youth the time, space and support to address immediate needs and work towards their personal goals. The program aims to prepare youth to leave the program and be ready for a stable, independent living situation and to fully participate in the community. Host Homes Undergraduate Interns will gain experience in the following areas: The intern will assist the Host Homes Case Manager in providingservices for both the youth and the host home providers.       Position Requirements   Location Grand View Center   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   About the Organization Family & Children's Center is a regional, private, not-for-profit 501(c)3 agency that provides a continuum of services designed to strengthen families and promote individual well-being, including: -Child abuse and neglect prevention -Community-based counseling (counseling clinics, in-home counseling, day treatment) -Residential options (treatment foster care, respite care) -Community support programs -Several outreach programs We are nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Children and Family Services, indicating we meet the highest standards for each of our programs. Family & Children's Center serves thousands of individuals and families every year, helping them enjoy happier, healthier relationships. Mission: Family & Children's Center serves children, families and individuals with a continuum of services designed to strengthen families and promote individual well-being. Vision: To be the leading provider of human services in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota: through quality, access, and service. Values: Excellence, Innovation, Respect, Responsibility and Responsiveness.   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Full Job Description None Specified  This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Independent Living- Undergraduate Level Internship, Eau Claire in Eau Claire, WI Posted on: 7/21/2023 [Apply Now] Independent Living- Undergraduate Level Internship, La Crosse in La Crosse, WI Posted on: 7/21/2023 [Apply Now] Supported Employment Program- Undergraduate Internship Fall 2023 in La Crosse, WI Posted on: 7/18/2023 [Apply Now] Community Respite Program- Undergraduate Internship Fall 2023 in La Crosse, WI Posted on: 7/18/2023 [Apply Now] Outpatient, La Crosse- Graduate Internship Fall 2023 in La Crosse, WI Posted on: 2/14/2023 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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