Oakland University Psi Chi

Lighthouse Emergency Services (LES) is the CPR response to poverty, hunger and homelessness. The people who knock on their door may not be physically wounded, but they are all in need of immediate and emergency attention. Without it, they simply can’t begin the healing process required to overcome crisis situations.

Position Description:

LES is beginning a new initiative, aimed at helping people in crisis to stabilize long-term.  In addition to providing crisis intervention, LES will begin to provide classes focused on providing skills and tools to individuals to prevent future crisis.  The prevention areas will focus on skill building in food budgeting, nutrition, eviction prevention, and energy/utility savings.  When appropriate, classes for the children of attending parents will be held simultaneously.

Intern must be able to commit to 6-10 hours/week (flexible.)

Duties would include:

• Assist in ongoing development of educational classes focused on budgeting food, nutrition, eviction prevention, and energy/utility savings.

• Assist in tracking and measuring outcomes of classes (provide follow-up to class attendees)

• Assist in class curriculum teaching/delivery as needed (for adults and/or children)

Maintain strict confidentiality of all client information

This is an unpaid internship position. Intern may receive credit as designated by the college or university.  Regular supervision will be provided.

Position begins: September 1^st, 2010.

Submit letter of interest and resume by August 13^th to:

Jessica Fealk, Coordinator of Self-Sufficiency Programs This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Lighthouse Emergency Services

46156 Woodward Ave.
Pontiac, MI 48342

www.lighthouseoakland.org/les.php