City of Miramar Social Services Youth Internship Program Description This innovative program will educate youth on how their community works together to support its most vulnerable populations. Interns will learn from professional experts in the field of Social Services and how programs are designed to achieve the greatest positive impact for families and the communities in which they live. This opportunity will prepare them for the successes and challenges they will face in higher education, the workplace and in life, all while providing them with a responsibility to improve the world in which they live.
Youth Interns will:
Understand their community’s needs while learning job readiness skills. Learn program models for Early Childhood, Adult Day Care, Senior Services, and Youth/Family Outreach. Develop Empathetic Understanding, Cultural Competency, and respect for Diversity. Understand funding mechanisms, fiscal responsibility, and reporting documentation.
The Youth Intern program will:
Operate Quarterly for 8-10 weeks Ensure youth have the opportunity to receive 40-hour of community services. Accept 12* students per term Immerse interns in multiple departments and varied learning opportunities. Host a graduation ceremony to screen student’s final projects
Internships will begin in September 2023 with a graduation ceremony in November 2023. Applications must be received by September 6, 2023 to be considered.