Moral Injury Intern (SUMMER 2024) (PART-TIME) (REMOTE POSSIBLE), Volunteers of America, Alexandria, VA
Volunteers of America -
Alexandria, VA,
US
Moral Injury Intern (SUMMER 2024) (PART-TIME) (REMOTE POSSIBLE)
Date Posted: 2024-05-06
Job description
Overview
"Go where ever we are needed and do whatever comes to mind."
-Ballington & Maud Booth, Founders
Volunteers of America(VOA) is a faith-based, nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. The VOA network includes more than 16,000 full-time professionals empowering 1.5 million people annually through our 29 affiliates in 46 states. We provide hundreds of service programs, including those for seniors and people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and those recovering from addiction. VOA is one of the nation's most comprehensive human services charities, offering programs for communities, individuals and families.
VOA is seeking an Intern to be an integral part of the Moral Injury department. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn about moral injury and recovery strategies, grow in communications and messaging skills and develop program development and administration skills. The person in this role must be flexible, self-directed and able to work collaboratively in teams. Ideal candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, good time management, self-awareness and ability to ask for support and willingness to learn new areas for research.
This position is part-time (up to 20 hours per week - more if desired) and has the capacity for fully
Remote Work Schedules
The internship is unpaid, however, a stipend is provided
Primary Responsibilities:
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Qualifications:
Physical Capabilities:
Working Conditions:
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
VOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Volunteers of America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Employment with VOA is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.
"Go where ever we are needed and do whatever comes to mind."
-Ballington & Maud Booth, Founders
Volunteers of America(VOA) is a faith-based, nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. The VOA network includes more than 16,000 full-time professionals empowering 1.5 million people annually through our 29 affiliates in 46 states. We provide hundreds of service programs, including those for seniors and people with disabilities, those experiencing homelessness, and those recovering from addiction. VOA is one of the nation's most comprehensive human services charities, offering programs for communities, individuals and families.
VOA is seeking an Intern to be an integral part of the Moral Injury department. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn about moral injury and recovery strategies, grow in communications and messaging skills and develop program development and administration skills. The person in this role must be flexible, self-directed and able to work collaboratively in teams. Ideal candidates must have excellent writing and communication skills, good time management, self-awareness and ability to ask for support and willingness to learn new areas for research.
This position is part-time (up to 20 hours per week - more if desired) and has the capacity for fully
Remote Work Schedules
The internship is unpaid, however, a stipend is provided
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist Shay Center staff with assessing, preparing and implementing changes for its online moral injury certificate program and provide logistical support for related efforts
- Assist in updating and maintaining moral injury online resources, including adding the latest research, articles and services to the Shay Center website
- Conduct research on relevant topics for the Shay Center that will strengthen programs and strategic approaches, such as best practices in online education, technology/platform supports, peer support and more
- Collaborate with staff on new ideas, initiatives and directions for offering moral injury education, training and messaging
- Help maintain and expand Shay Center's social media presence and engagement on Facebook and virtual learning communities
- Support creating Shay Center assets for programs and initiatives, including writing content, editing documents and streamlining processes
- Support Shay Center initiatives and special projects, as needed
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, stay organized and meet deadlines
- Commitment to justice, equity, belonging and wellbeing in the workplace
- Ability to co-cultivate an inclusive and collaborative team culture
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Embody an interdisciplinary and intersectional working style
Qualifications:
Physical Capabilities:
- Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods
Working Conditions:
- The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
- This position will take place primarily in an office setting
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience:
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Counseling, Religion or related fields in mental health, chaplaincy or social services; graduate or doctoral students preferred
- Knowledge and skills in program administration and assessment, online platforms use and educational practices, written and verbal communications, interpersonal and administrative skills and critical analysis
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
VOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Volunteers of America does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Employment with VOA is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Senior Vice President of Human Resources.