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Job Title: Bachelors Intern – Family Success Center

About Acenda Integrated Health 

Acenda Integrated Health provides 100+ behavioral health programs, including mental health services, crisis care, substance use recovery, family therapy, maternal and pediatric support, and residential programs across New Jersey. Our team enjoys competitive benefits, work-life balance, professional development, and team engaging events. Acenda is recognized as a multi-year Top Workplace by USA Today and The Inquirer and a Top Workplace Culture award winner for Work-Life Balance as well as Joint Commission accredited and certified by MHCA and the New Jersey Alliance for Children, Youth, and Families. Join #TeamAcenda and make a lasting impact. 

Job Overview 

A Bachelor's Level Intern will support daily program operations by assisting with event preparation, participant engagement, administrative tasks, and office operations. This role provides hands-on experience in community services while helping maintain program records, supporting social media efforts, and contributing to the successful delivery of services and activities.

As an integrated health organization Acenda values the use of evidence-based practice or EBP's.

Program Info

Acenda’s Family Success Centers (FSC) are warm, welcoming neighborhood gathering spaces where families and community members come together for support, connection, and growth. FSC’s offer interactive workshops, family-friendly activities, and groups, as well as volunteer opportunities. All services are free and open to all. Additionally, the FSC’s offer free computer use, printing, and copying services.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the preparation and facilitation of activities and events.
• Support social media efforts, copying, printing, and faxing documents
• Assist participants and staff, maintaining records and documentation
• Provide general administrative support in other areas as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be currently enrolled in a four-year college or university, or enrolled in a 3+1 academic pathway program through a community college.
• Demonstrated interest in community engagement, human services, or serving diverse populations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with community members and partners.
• Reliable transportation to attend off-site events is preferred.

Additional Information: 

• Unpaid position
• Can be used as internship credit per Universities/College approval

What we provide: 

• An Innovative culture that encourages you to grow and learn with the agency 

• Mission-driven core 

Acenda Integrated Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

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