INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Experiential Learning

WEN engages learners in age-old African ancestral, philosophies, principles, and practices of teachable moments that include knowledge, observation, wisdom, and application. The outcome of this learning methodology is the increase of knowledge, clarification of values, development of skills, acquisition of capabilities, and evolution of maturity traits that produce good leadership qualities.
Therefore, the WEN internship program aims to produce tomorrow’s leaders who are socially and morally responsible with capable intellectual and practical attributes and experiences, ready to positively influence those around them.

UNPAID INTERNSHIP

INTERN JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TYPE	ORGANIZATION	PROGRAM AREA	# of OPENINGS
Psychology Intern	World Ebony Network (WEN)	cCAMP	5

START DATE	END DATE	WORK SCHEDULE	HOURS PER WEEK
		Flexible Shift	To Be Determined

Company Profile:

World Ebony Network (WEN), established in 2006, is a culture competence 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in the United States with a chapter in different geographic locations. WEN is experiencing a significant growth in many of its program areas including Health, Government, Education, and Family Life and Community to plead and advance the socio-economic causes of people which includes ensuring equitable social justice.

Position Description:

The psychology intern will be responsible for finding and assessing the need and willingness of potential GED students to engage in the required GED process and guiding them in coping and meeting the GED and WEN expectations and requirements in other to successfully obtain their GED diploma.

Activity	Targeted Fall Hrs.	Actual Fall Hrs.
Assist in facilitating Intake-initial consultations and conduct Individual Therapy sessions under supervision of Licensed Psychologist. Includes settings e.g., walk-in consultation sessions (aka Urgent Care, Crisis Walk-Ins).
Help students cope and manage emotions, thoughts, behavior patterns, interpersonal difficulties, etc., that might impact successful management of expectations, i.e., study goals and time.
Help families manage expectations and requirements as well as support student.
Assist in the assessment
Assist in the assessment of student’s situation
Assist in setting up outreach activities i.e., educational awareness
Participate in Group Counseling
Participate in meetings
Facilitate workshops and prepare reports
Provide GED related content for newsletter, social media, website, etc.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the internship, the intern will learn how to:

• Engage with GED students receiving phycological services, including individuals and their families.
• Be able to interact and reach out to the community to obtain needed information.
• Identify, understand, and utilize professional marketing strategies.
• Work with diverse populations (social groups) in cross-cultural or multicultural settings.

Qualification:

• Strong verbal, written communication, and listening skills.
• Students in all academic levels majoring in psychology, sociology, psychiatry, or related field.
• Familiarity with various social media outlets and related marketing strategies.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 preferred.

Application Instructions:

Please send resume and cover letter to: admin@worldebonynetwork.com