{"id":19145,"date":"2026-06-04T16:38:32","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T16:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/ysic-social-services-intern-wages-program\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:50:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:50:10","slug":"ysic-social-services-intern-wages-program","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/ysic-social-services-intern-wages-program\/","title":{"rendered":"YSIC Social Services Intern &#8211; WAGES Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wages (Working to Achieve Growth in Employment Skills) is a 10 week internship program, that supports young adults, ages 17 to 24, with employment readiness support.<br \/>This is a great opportunity to learn skills that are needed in the workforce. Come develop your soft skills,while earning money and also an opportunity to interview for a permanent hire position.\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>A resume is not required to apply for this role.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This position is with the Y Social Impact Center, the social services division of the YMCA of Greater Seattle (YGS), serving around 5,000 youth, young adults, and families every year in communities across King County, Pierce County, and various counties across WA. Through our programs we aim to strengthen young people\u2019s ability to develop to their fullest potential through four strategies: reducing risk factors; navigating systems towards successful life transition; establishing stability, safety and wellness in times of crisis; and building competencies and social capital. The Social Impact Center\u2019s programs include homelessness prevention, housing, behavioral health, crisis response, foster care licensing, violence prevention, and employment. Since many of the young people we serve have been involved in the foster care, criminal justice, behavioral health, and\/or homelessness systems, we truly\u00a0value relatable lived experience of our staff and those applying for our positions as an asset.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Compensation for this role is set at $21.30\/hour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Participants are required to attend weekly skill building workshops and job readiness activities such as building and\/or enhancing their Personal Brand, Resumes and Cover Letters, Interviews, and Networking!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Each intern is placed at a respective worksite to help develop their employability skills and apply what they\u2019re learning in programming.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/seattleymca.icims.com\/icims2\/servlet\/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=191063&amp;hashed=999166779\">Code of Conduct for Applicants<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>At this time this internship opportunity is open to persons within the City of Seattle Limits, or currently at-risk of or homeless within the City of Seattle Limits.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Must be between the ages of 16 and 24 throughout their internship.<\/li>\n<li>Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.<\/li>\n<li>Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You&#8217;ll\u00a0be a great fit for\u00a0the Seattle\u00a0Y if you:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Are\u00a0very adaptable.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Have high ownership and strong work\u00a0ethic.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Truly enjoy\u00a0being of service to people.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and\u00a0enjoy\u00a0working together.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Our Mission<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Values<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respect\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Responsibility\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Honesty\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Caring\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Passion for Excellence\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and\u00a0equitable\u00a0work environment.\u00a0\u00a0Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal law.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><i>We are a drug\u00a0&amp; 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