Community Development Intern Jobs in Grand Forks, ND

Why You’ll Love this College Level Intern Position!  
Are you passionate about helping others navigate life’s toughest challenges? As full time College Intern at EOSIS Northern Plains in East Grand Forks, MN, you’ll have the unique opportunity to support individuals during one of the most vulnerable—and courageous—moments in their lives.
A College Level Intern has the opportunity to learn best practices and industry standards in the development of programming, care and business development to advance the student’s academic, personal, and professional growth through exposure to a leader in mental health and substance abuse treatment, in markets both within multi-states. An Intern has the opportunity to receive real world, multidisciplinary treatment team exposure, in a variety of levels of care, across a variety of populations within the company, as well as participate in community/state organizations and conferences that support mental health and substance abuse treatment.
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 / hour  
Shift: Full-Time, 1st shift
Why EOSIS? 

• Time Off: 20 days of paid-time-off + 6 paid holidays
• Insurance: Health, dental, and vision insurance + HSA/FSA
• Education: Tuition reimbursement and discounted tuition at select colleges
• Future Planning: 401(k) – ROTH and traditional options
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discount with Verizon Cell Phone Plans

Each day, you’ll help rebuild lives by making a real impact on people recovering from addiction and mental health challenges. With approachable leaders who listen, support, and encourage growth, you’ll experience what it means to be rising together in your career. A strong culture of care, where team members look out for one another and stand together through challenges, keeps you rooted in teamwork as you do meaningful, life-changing work.
Ready to help clients build healthy routines and find their path to lasting recovery? Join EOSIS Northern Plains as a full-time College Intern in East Grand Forks, MN, and be a steady source of support and guidance. Apply today and make a difference where it matters most!ResponsibilitiesThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Orients to the Company’s mission, vision, values, and objectives and to promote best practice care across populations and service lines under the ownership umbrella of the organization.
• Observes treatment planning, coordination, and care facilitation under supervision.
• Exposure to the development of programming through remote and on-site attendance of meetings and care coordination activities, as well as through local and regional conferences.
• Exposure to multi-level clinicians at existing sites who identify care/ service line opportunities and enlist other disciplinary assistance in meeting with prospects/referents in various geographical areas.
• Under close supervision, participates in promotional activities for the organization, though the effective development and use of print media, promotional/marketing materials, and EOSIS brand websites and intranet.
• Learns how to develop new service lines to take advantage of needs in the marketplace.
• Ensures confidentiality regarding all organizational business, patients’ medical background and treatment issues per HIPAA guidelines.
• Encouraged to remain actively involved in the Mental Health/ Chemical Health community and participate in public relations and educational activities.
• Oriented to strategies to improve and sustain positive outcomes and patient satisfaction in all service areas.
• Learns effective ways to communicate measurable outcomes supported by electronic Procentive reports.
• Attends Treatment Team meetings as assigned.
• Maintains a basic knowledge of developments and trends in Behavioral Health.
• Adheres to and promotes EOSIS Mark of Excellence guidelines.
• Promotes EOSIS’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Supports corporate initiatives and assists with other projects as assigned. Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job

Required SkillsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

Education: 

• The Intern must show enrollment in a program specializing in the course of study associated with the internship, such as drug counseling or mental health counseling at an accredited educational institution. 

Experience: 

• Prior experience or knowledge relating to substance use and co-occurring disorders helpful 

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: 

• Interpersonal and communication skills with ability to assist with presentations as assigned. 
• Ability to build strong partnerships and business alliances based on mutual trust and respect. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret outcomes of marketing and sales efforts under supervision. 
• Ability to work with team members to accomplish objectives. 
• Basic sense of organization and planning, and ability to manage time effectively. 
• Must exhibit a high degree of ethical conduct, integrity and confidentiality. 
• Ability and willingness to interact with and appreciate individuals from diverse cultural, social, economic and religious backgrounds and promote/support the principles of diversity throughout the organization. 
• Must demonstrate a general knowledge and understanding of all EOSIS’s policies and procedures and the ability to reference, implement and abide by them. 
• Must be able to travel via air and land transportation 
• Must be able to bend, twist and stretch in a manner conducive to an office setting and conducive to air and land travel. 
• Must have reliable method of independent transportation 

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 

• Social Security Verification: Name must match Social Security number and date of birth 
• Criminal Background Check: Nationwide, federal, state, and multi-county (up to 7 years) 
• Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must pass pre-employment screening; subject to random and post-incident testing if in a safety-sensitive role 
• Employment Verification 
• Education Verification 
• Department of Human Services clearance  
• Motor Vehicle Driving Record review if necessary 

WORKING CONDITIONS / WORKING REQUIREMENTS 

Physical Requirements: 

• Sitting: Up to 6 hours continuously 
• Walking: Frequent 
• Travel: Up to 15% between EOSIS program locations (as needed) 
• Lifting: Up to 30 pounds 
• Vision: Ability to see computer screens and writtens charts to document outcomes and obtain data 
• Hearing and Speaking: Ability to hear staff, incoming call and callers 
• Speaking: Ability to speak to staff and reviewers 6-8 hours per day 
• Cleared Mantoux Screen 

Work Environment: 

• Work is performed across multiple EOSIS treatment sites or intake settings 
• Fast-paced healthcare environment with varying program structures 
• Frequent interaction with clients experiencing substance use and mental health challenges 
• Requires flexibility to support multiple programs, locations, and changing priorities 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 
EOSIS (formerly Meridian Behavioral Health) is a leader in behavioral health care and addiction recovery services, with a network of addiction treatment centers in Minnesota.