Behavioral Health Respite Care Provider Intern (Fall 2026)

Bellefaire JCB•Shaker Heights, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health (BH) Respite Care Provider Intern in the BH Respite Program provides compassionate care and supervision to children and adolescents with diverse needs, including behavioral, emotional, and developmental challenges. This role focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for participants while accompanying participants in a variety of respite activities. This position is an internship and works up to 19 hours per week.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Must be currently enrolled in a Human Services or Social Services program at a community college or state/private university.
Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative while working with internship task and internship supervisor for guidance.
Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions with guidance from task and internship supervisors.
Experience working with children, adolescents and their families.

Nice To Haves

Have and maintain a valid drivers license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company preferred.

Responsibilities

Help provide a structured environment for youth to participate in the scheduled Respite activities.
Encourage participation in scheduled respite activities.
Transport BH Respite clients to and from the program activity.
Assist in supervising and ensuring the safety and well-being of children and adolescents in the program.
Assist in facilitating structured activities such as arts and crafts, recreation, and life skills development.
Promote positive behavior and conflict resolution using effective strategies.
Maintain and complete accurate documentation for all youth in attendance for respite services as needed.
Communicate effectively with participants, program staff, families, and service providers.
All required trainings, certifications and licensure must be kept current in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
Respect the privacy of clients and hold in confidence all information obtained during the client’s treatment. All client-related documents should be handled in accordance with Agency guidelines on confidential material.
Maintain high standards of ethical and professional conduct and adhere to Agency policies and procedures.
Learn how to intake clients, learn how to use and complete program notes in SmartChart, advertise and promote the BH Respite Program in the community.
Organize Transportation routes and transport youth to and from the program sites.
Learn the correct procedures in accordance with Bellefaire JCB Policies.