Home, Community and/or Employment Internship

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION (PAID)

TITLE:                       Home, Community and/or Employment Internship 

REPORTS TO:         MDS Department Supervisor

DATE:                        January 24, 2025

SUMMARY

Paid internships are available for students interested in working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Internship opportunities are available in home, community and employment settings.  Specific duties and responsibilities vary depending on the individual supported and where support services are provided. 

Interns must be 18 or older and enrolled in an educational program.  Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required. Interns must complete all agency required trainings.  Training includes online modules and 16 hours direct supervision from a Program Manager/Mentor.

Interns are required to pass the following background checks; criminal record, motor vehicles record, Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (BAAS), Division of Child, Youth and Families (DCYF), Office of Inspector General (OIG).

POSSIBLE INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIVIES/DUTIES 

The following list of duties is intended only to describe the various types of work that may be part of the internship and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties. The omission of a specific duty statement does not exclude it from the position if the duty is consistent with the concept of the classification, or is similar or closely related to another duty statement

1. Assists the individual to develop and maintain independent living skills in areas including, but not limited to; social skills, cooking and nutrition, communication, money management, community integration, household duties, safety, health and personal hygiene.
2. Assists individual to access and engage in social, community participation activities.
3. Provides individualized support to the individual to learn employment related skills and maintain employment.
4. Provides coaching and feedback in the areas of grooming, communication, and behavior.
5. Follows safety protocols to foster a safe working environment.
6. Supports individual to achieve the goals outlined in their individual service agreement and behavior plan.
7. Accurately documents all program data, including but not limited to: daily notes, medication logs, incident reports, progress notes, mileage reimbursement forms, seizure logs, weight, in a timely manner.
8. Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures
9. Maintains individual’s confidentiality.
10. Recognizes and acts on the legal responsibilities concerning the safety and welfare of the individual.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Interns are accountable for all hours assigned, are punctual and regular in attendance, and attend appropriate training activities. Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and 100,000/300,000 auto insurance is required. Mileage reimbursement is available for employment related travel.

Interns may be required to participate in medication administration training and certification. Training for medication administration is provided by the agency Nurse.  Interns will have the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. or more with assistance/lifts.  

Interns must pass the following background checks; criminal record, motor vehicles record, Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (BAAS), Division of Child, Youth and Families (DCYF), Office of Inspector General (OIG).