Children's Program Intern

Spring/Summer 2026 Internship

S.A.F.E. Place Position Description

TITLE: Children’s Program Intern

PAY RANGE: For academic credit only - Non-paid internship

STATUS: Temporary, Non-Exempt, Hourly, Part-time (15-24 hours per week)

HOURS OF WORK: Need from 2-8 pm M-F; anytime on weekends. Flexible schedule based on agency need including some evenings & weekend.

SUPERVISOR: Children’s Advocate/Shelter Manager

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: N/A

POSITION OVERVIEW

Children’s Program Interns major responsibilities include program planning, child-care, and crisis intervention for dependent children of clients in the shelter, and their mothers as it relates to parenting issues. The advocate interns also ensure client needs are met in a timely, ethical, and appropriate manner with the highest of quality.

KEY DUTIES

• Participates in the children’s program in conjunction with the shelter schedule. 

• Children’s program activities include, but are not limited to: open playroom, in-shelter activities and parties, tutoring, holiday celebrations, etc.

• Coordinates and facilitates parent and child events.

• Ensures care of Children’s Program resources by ensuring the sorting, maintaining, and sanitizing of all toys. Sorts and stores donations and supplies for the Children’s Program appropriately.

• Positive role modeling and building relationships that empower children.

• All other duties as assigned by Executive Director or designee

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Enrollment in an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree program with a focus on human services or social work preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and ability to learn agency database

• Ability to work as a team, adaptability, flexibility, and dependability 

• Understanding and/or ability to learn domestic violence dynamics, investment in the empowerment philosophy, organizational skills, crisis intervention skills, and an ability to access community resources

MINIMUM LEARNING OUTCOMES 

• Basic understand of safety issues related to children.

• Learn to plan and implement children’s recreational programs.

• Assess client needs and adjust programs and offerings to offer resources that are the best fit for individual clients.

• Victim Service Provider Training provided and completed as applicable (up to 40 hours total)

DISCLAMER

This internship description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform. The intern must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable interns with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. S.A.F.E. Place is an at-will employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by such a person.

About S.A.F.E. Place

Philosophy S.A.F.E. Place believes that people are best able to make their own choices leading to the safest outcomes for their unique situation. Staff encourage survivors to explore their choices while learning of new resources. In doing so survivors become confident and empowered. Staff always remain non-judgmental when working with survivors because we realize each persons life should be self determined. The programs offered are voluntary and free of charge. A survivor may choose to participate in any, all, or none of the programs. Survivors may change their mind whenever they would like to and can be assured that their values, lifestyles and life choices will be honored. S.A.F.E. Place continues to provide temporary shelter, crisis intervention services, including counseling, advocacy and public education in Calhoun, Barry, and Eaton Counties.