INTERNSHIP

Your Mandate​

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The intern's primary mission is to ensure the well-being of individuals experiencing homelessness or residential instability. Working alongside our psychosocial intervention team, you will actively contribute to the stability and dignity of our beneficiaries.

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A Complexe and Demanding Environment

It is important to note that Ricochet serves an extremely vulnerable population living in situations of great precariousness. As an intern, you will be in direct contact with individuals who are often unstable and may face complex challenges, including severe mental health issues, substance use and trauma. This environment requires a high level of emotional maturity, professional boundaries and resilience.

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Description of Responsibilities

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Welcoming & Presence

• Participate in welcoming beneficiaries in a respectful, non-judgmental and supportive manner

• Help create a safe and inclusive environment on the floor

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Support & Observation

• Observe interventions and learn different approaches (harm reduction, empowerment, active listening)

• Support staff in day-to-day interactions with beneficiaries

• Practice active listening and appropriate communication with supervision

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Daily Living Support

• Assist with daily activities alongside staff and beneficiaries

• Encourage participation of beneficiaries in daily routines

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Program Participation

• Assist in facilitating workshops or group activities (youth, seniors, financial literacy, etc.)

• Help prepare materials and set up activities

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Administrative Support

• Support basic administrative tasks (filing, organizing documents, updating simple records)

• Assist in preparing activity summaries or reports when needed

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Follow-ups & Engagement

• Participate in informal follow-ups with beneficiaries (with guidance)

• Help maintain a welcoming and consistent presence within the space

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Team Collaboration

• Attend team meetings, debriefs, and supervision sessions

• Be open to feedback and reflective learning

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Ethics & Professionalism

• Respect confidentiality and organizational policies

• Maintain professional boundaries at all times

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A Culture of Exchange and Creativity

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At Ricochet, we are always eager for new ideas and concepts. While the core of the internship is focused on field intervention, we provide opportunities for interns to put their creativity to use. You are encouraged to propose activities, projects or observation methods that enrich our practices. We view every internship as a genuine exchange of expertise.

 

Important Note: It is essential that interns share Ricochet’s values and have a strong understanding of our mission and vision.​​