Position & Responsibilities
Role Summary
Youth & Family Worker Interns in the Safe Journeys Housing program work alongside staff at Tubman
East in Maplewood to serve youth and young adults of all genders between the ages of 16-24 (as well
as their children) who have experienced various forms of violence, exploitation, or homelessness.
Impact & Benefits
• Make a difference in a young person’s life by supporting them and advocating for their needs
and strengths
• Practice supportive crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills to foster growth and
resilience within youth
Position Responsibilities
• Build trusting relationships and provide comprehensive support, data, resources, and mentorship
while maintaining confidentiality and upholding professional boundaries
• Promote healing through creating a positive environment and providing a variety of activities
and groups to support goals
• Support youth while following agency guidelines to administer safety planning, crisis
intervention, resource connection, recreation, school, and planning for self-identified goals
• Communicate and collaborate with supervisor and team to provide coordinated services
Qualifications & Expectations
Position Qualifications:
• Experience and interest in working with youth and young adults
• Ability to engage and build meaningful relationships with diverse youth, parents, and families
• Understanding of and ability to implement interventions to support complex trauma
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups and people skills, including ability to remain
grounded and person-focused during challenging situations
• Ability to foster an inclusive and responsive environment that promotes healing, meaningful
relationships and goal attainment
Time Commitment & Availability
• Flexible weekday schedule with hours from late mornings through evenings available
• Commit to 10-20 hours per week for a minimum of nine months
Supervision & Training
• Attend Tubman’s Intern/Volunteer Orientation and Training series
• Supervision provided by the Community Housing Manager
