Youth Shelter – Intern

Reports to: Shelter Program Coordinator

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Hours: Part-time (minimum 10 hours per week)

Foundation 2 Crisis Services is a mission-driven, non‑profit organization that provides critical crisis intervention and prevention services across Iowa. We operate a 24/7 crisis center, including phone, text, and chat services. We also operate an emergency youth shelter, mental health support groups, community-based crisis programs, training, and more. We have been saving lives for over 50 years. Join our team today!

We offer a learning environment for students in college that teaches and embraces positive youth development and practices trauma‑informed care. As an intern, you will experience interactive supervision with youth clients, shadow staff as they complete daily tasks, and complete special projects as assigned.

This unpaid internship has flexible scheduling and a minimum of 10 hours per week; shifts may be worked in the evenings or weekends. Internships are a minimum commitment of three (3) months with the ability to extend as mutually agreed upon.

• Client‑centered. You are dedicated and passionate about working with individuals in crisis. You know it is an honor to be trusted to support people at their most vulnerable.
• Positive. You recognize the power of a positive attitude and have the desire to build positive relationships with coworkers and clients.
• Compassionate. Working with at‑risk youth requires compassion and a willingness to understand and exercise trauma‑informed care practices.

• Interactive supervision of youth clients with the support of the team
• Serve as positive role model
• Ride with staff as they transport youth to/from program activities and community resources while monitoring behaviors
• Support staff with shift tasks and documentation including intake paperwork, daily case notes, visual checks, etc.
• Complete special projects as assigned, such as file maintenance, procedure updates, etc.
• Work with other team members in a professional manner

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent. An associate degree and one (1) year human service experience or an in‑progress bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and be insurable by the agency auto insurance policy.
• Pass all background checks completed by Foundation 2 Crisis Services.
• Comfort using basic computer software.
• Submit a copy of educational requirements as required by licensure for personnel file.
• Successfully complete required trainings within required time periods.
• Complete a physical exam prior to the beginning of internship.

We’re excited to hear from you! To join the Foundation 2 Crisis Services team, please email your resume and cover letter to jobs. No inquiries by phone. All questions will be answered during an initial virtual interview. Resumes, applications, and cover letter accepted until position filled.

Not sure you meet every requirement? We understand that strong candidates may not always meet every listed qualification. At Foundation 2 Crisis Services, we value potential, dedication, and a willingness to learn. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly. You may be the right fit for this or future opportunities.

Foundation 2 Crisis Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.