Domestic Violence Initiatives Intern (Unpaid)
Location: Union, New Jersey
Job Summary:
Neuropath Behavioral Healthcare is seeking a Domestic Violence Initiatives Intern to support our Women amp; Children Safety Program based out of our Union, NJ call center. This 6-month onsite internship is ideal for students or recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in crisis response, referral coordination, and case management for victims of domestic violence.
Interns will work as part of a Resource amp; Referral Hotline and Domestic Violence Program, providing trauma-informed support, safety planning, and referrals to shelters, legal aid, hospitals, and counseling services. The internship is administrative and call center-based, though interns may also be called upon to accompany survivors to hospitals in emergency situations.
Interns will be trained to support hospital response protocols, including domestic violence evidence kits and rape kit coordination — foundational knowledge required for those pursuing certification in Domestic Violence Case Management.
Duties amp; Responsibilities:
Certification Preparation amp; Hospital Accompaniment Training
As part of this internship, participants will begin preparing for a recognized Domestic Violence Case Management Certification. This includes:
- 40-hour DV training and documentation standards
- Crisis and risk response
- Legal and ethical guidelines for hospital accompaniment
- Chain of custody and reporting procedures for DV evidence and rape kits
- Cultural sensitivity and confidentiality practices
Interns will receive access to resources and study materials, with the option to pursue certification post-internship.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in or recently completed a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Public Health, or a related field
- Available to work onsite in Union, NJ at least 16 hours/week for 6 months
- Strong communication and emotional regulation skills during crisis interactions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and composure under pressure
- Bilingual (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, or Arabic) strongly preferred
- Willingness to support in-person hospital accompaniment in rare but urgent cases
- Interest in completing formal certification following internship
Training amp; Supervision Provided:
- Trauma-Informed Care amp; Crisis Intervention
- Confidentiality amp; Legal Protections
- Referral Coordination Protocols
- Hospital Advocacy amp; Forensic Kit Handling
- Weekly clinical supervision and progress reviews
- Certification preparation support and resources
Benefits/Perks:
- Eligible for academic credit or volunteer/community service hours
- Direct experience in a call center-based DV response program
- Exposure to real-time crisis intervention and hospital-based advocacy
- Guidance toward national or state-recognized certification
- Reference letter upon successful completion