ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our Mission: Since 1981, the Orangewood Foundation has passionately advocated for young people facing foster care, homelessness, and trafficking. Our mission is to empower these individuals by supporting the futures they envision, providing dedicated one-on-one support to help them achieve their dreams and goals.

Our Programs & Services: We provide programs and services in four essential areas: Basic Needs & Support, Education, Life Skills & Employment, and Transitional Housing & Support.

Our Vision: A community where every young person thrives. This is our long-term goal for young people in Orange County. We embody this goal every time we talk to a young person, a volunteer, a community member, and to each other. 

Our Commitment: Equal Opportunity Employer, Flexible Scheduling, Powerful Teamwork, Personal Fulfillment, Thriving Community, Professional Development, Mental & Physical Wellness, Competitive Compensation

Our Values: At Orangewood, recently ranked #27 in Best Places to Work 2025, we take pride in fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. We ask all staff to uphold the following core values: Trust, Respect, Empathy, Inclusion, and Advocacy

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Young Adult Court (YAC) Intern

Employment Classification: Internship

Reports to: Young Adult Court Supervisor

Program hours: Mon- Friday: 8:30 AM- 5:00PM

Department: Young Adult Court

Program Summary: The YAC program is a collaborative partnership with Orangewood Foundation, UC Irvine, Probation and the Courts. This program provides support services, individualized case management, workshops, and special events to help young men impacted by the justice system, ages 18-25, receive support with the goal of graduating from the program in 18-24 months felony free. 

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with workshops focused on self-help, life skills and prosocial activities  
• Assist young adults with completing the YAC Orientation process. 
• Attend team meetings

All interns will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with their Fieldwork Supervisor and other team members, as well as perform tasks independently.

Requirements:  Background check, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, required trainings and onboarding 

Orangewood Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hair texture and protective hair styles such as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including individuals who are transgender and/or transitioning), gender expression, age, sexual orientation, reproductive health decision-making, military and veteran status, or any other protected group, in accordance with all applicable federal or State laws.