Early Head Start Intern

Children's Home Society of Florida

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we're changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families' lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

As an Early Head Start Intern you'll assist our staff in providing high quality in-home education, support and monitoring to parents and assist them in guiding their child's early years before entering Pre-K. This unpaid internship opportunity that will provide real-world experience within a multigenerational and multicultural client setting!

WHY JOIN CHS?

* Uplifting mission-driven work culture

* Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!

* Growth and professional development opportunities

YOU WILL:

* Support the home visitors by helping to develop the curriculum during home visits and family group activities

* Support in facilitating family group activities and socialization experiences

* Support the family support workers with monthly calendars and flyers

* Coordinate and develop an outreach event weekly

* Provide education and support services to families

* Support home visitors by developing appropriate family goals

* Assist in the pre- and post-checklist at socialization

* Prepare supplies and decorations for county celebrations

* Assist with cleaning and sanitizing all toys and equipment

* Develop relationships with families that are respectful, culturally responsive and trusting

* Perform data entry into applicable databases

YOU HAVE:

* An interest in providing education to parents with young children

* Strong organizational skills and a tireless focus on quality results

* Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to work well with diverse teams, clients and families

* Resiliency, with a propensity to persevere in spite of constant change

* A sincere passion for helping others in need

YOU NEED:

* Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Elementary Education (with certification to work with birth to 6th grade) or related field

* Proficiency in computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook