Bachelor Level Intern – Residential Services

Sample Supports • Thornton, CO

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About The Position

Sample Supports provides person-centered services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), helping people build independence, meaningful relationships, and fulfilling lives within their communities. Our team is committed to compassionate care, behavioral support, advocacy, and empowering individuals through community-based services. To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey ( link here ) . This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive. Launch Your Career in Human Services Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? Sample Supports is seeking motivated undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on experience in residential services, case coordination, quality assurance, and community-based supports. This internship offers meaningful exposure to residential service delivery while working alongside experienced professionals in a person-centered organization. Whether you're pursuing social work, psychology, healthcare administration, or another helping profession, you'll develop practical skills that prepare you for a career in human services.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in: Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Nursing, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Special Education, Disability Studies, or a related field.
• An interest in serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A willingness to learn and receive supervision.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• A commitment to person-centered care.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to pass a background check.
• Valid driver's license (depending on assignment).
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Mandatory Reporter Training (may be completed during the internship).

Responsibilities

• Assist with quality assurance reviews and documentation audits.
• Support compliance monitoring for Medicaid and state regulations.
• Participate in residential visits and provider support activities.
• Help maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Track training requirements, incident reports, and compliance materials.
• Communicate professionally with providers, families, guardians, and team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and case discussions.
• Learn residential licensing requirements and agency standards.
• Observe and report health, safety, or compliance concerns.
• Build professional relationships with clients, providers, and community partners.
• Gain limited exposure to direct support services to better understand residential programming.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professional standards.

Benefits

• Meaningful exposure to residential service delivery.
• Work alongside experienced professionals in a person-centered organization.
• Develop practical skills that prepare you for a career in human services.
• Gain experience in residential service coordination, quality assurance and compliance, Medicaid documentation and regulations, community-based residential services, interdisciplinary team collaboration, provider relations and communication, residential assessments, health and safety monitoring, Host Home Services, and professional communication and documentation.
• Gain valuable experience for careers such as Case Management, Social Work, Residential Services, Behavioral Health, Disability Services, Healthcare Administration, Program Coordination, and Community-Based Human Services.
• Gain practical knowledge of Medicaid-funded services.
• Develop transferable professional skills.
• Make a meaningful impact supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern